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Udupi to Ujjain

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Udupi, Karnataka to Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

1429 kmDistance
28.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹55,015
Ertiga₹70,020
Innova₹73,021
Innova Crysta₹90,025
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,24,036

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,570
AC Seater₹2,570
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,290
AC Sleeper₹3,290
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,050
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Train
Sleeper₹890
Economy₹1,460
Third AC₹2,030
Second AC₹2,890
First AC₹4,030
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Udupi to Ujjain

1429 km · ~31h 15m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Udupi

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 57 km · 1h 9m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 357

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 507

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 657

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 57 km · 1h 9m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 715

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 865

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1015

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 57 km · 1h 9m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1072

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1222

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1372

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 57 km · 1h 9m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ujjain

    Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Udupi to Ujjain

1429 km · ~31h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Udupi

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Udupi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Udupi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km

    ~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 715)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ujjain. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Ujjain

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km

    ~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  5. Arrive in Ujjain

    Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Udupi to Ujjain

Nearest railway stations: Udupi for Udupi, Ujjain Jn for Ujjain.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 31h 3m in total

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
09:10 PMPadubidri
26h 53m174 stops
12:03 AM+2dRohal Khurd

Change trains at Rohal Khurd — about 2h 9m wait

Jaipur-Chennai SF Express#12968 · Superfast
02:12 AMRohal Khurd
2h 1m11 stops
04:13 AMShivpura

1 change · 31h 10m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
09:19 PMPadubidri
21h 9m136 stops
06:28 PM+1dBajva

Change trains at Bajva — about 1h 59m wait

Somnath-Jabalpur Express#11463 · Express
08:27 PMBajva
8h 2m49 stops
04:29 AM+1dShivpura

1 change · 31h 21m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
09:19 PMPadubidri
20h 51m135 stops
06:10 PM+1dVadodara Jn

Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 3h 55m wait

Shanti Express#19309 · Express
10:05 PMVadodara Jn
6h 35m46 stops
04:40 AM+1dVikramnagar

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Udupi to Ujjain: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Udupi to Ujjain is about 1429 km by road, roughly 28.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1429 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹55,015 · Ertiga ₹70,020 · Innova ₹73,021 · Innova Crysta ₹90,025 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,24,036
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,570 · AC Seater ₹2,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,290 · AC Sleeper ₹3,290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,050
  • Train: Sleeper ₹890 · Economy ₹1,460 · Third AC ₹2,030 · Second AC ₹2,890 · First AC ₹4,030

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Ujjain.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Udupi to Ujjain. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Jog Falls130 km from Udupi

    Karnataka

  2. Dandeli275 km from Udupi

    Karnataka

  3. Panchaleshwar880 km from Udupi

    Maharashtra

  4. Aurangabad950 km from Udupi

    Maharashtra

  5. Bhusawal1120 km from Udupi

    Maharashtra

  6. Mandu1305 km from Udupi

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Things to Do in Ujjain

Attend the Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Rise before dawn to witness the world-famous ritual where the Shiva lingam is bathed in sacred ash. This intense, spiritual ceremony is a highlight for many pilgrims…

2-3 hours (including waiting time)

Take a dip in the Kshipra River at Ram Ghat

Ram Ghat is the main bathing ghat and the site of the Kumbh Mela. Participate in the evening aarti or simply soak in the serene atmosphere.

1-2 hours

Explore the Jantar Mantar Observatory

Built by Raja Jai Singh II in the 18th century, this observatory features massive stone instruments for measuring time and tracking celestial bodies. It reflects…

1-2 hours

Visit the Kal Bhairav Temple

Dedicated to the fierce form of Shiva, this temple is known for its unique offering of liquor to the deity. The ritual is both fascinating and a testament to Ujjain's…

1-2 hours

Seek blessings at Chintaman Ganesh Temple

One of the most revered Ganesh temples in India, it is believed to relieve devotees of worries and obstacles. The idol is self-manifested and sits on a throne of gems.

1 hour

Discover the Harsiddhi Temple

This Shakti Peetha is one of the 51 sites where parts of Goddess Sati's body are said to have fallen. The temple features unique twin idols of the goddess and a lamp…

1-2 hours

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Suggested Ujjain Itinerary

Day 1Arrival and Mahakaleshwar Darshan

  • Attend the pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple (around 4 AM, booking required)
  • Perform darshan and abhishek of the Dakshinamukhi Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
  • Visit Ram Ghat on the Kshipra river and take a holy dip or boat ride

Day 2Ujjain's Sacred and Astronomical Heritage

  • Morning visit to Kal Bhairav Temple and witness the unique liquor offering
  • Tour the Jantar Mantar and Vedh Shala, the 18th-century astronomical observatory
  • Visit Chintaman Ganesh Temple, known for fulfilling wishes

Day 3Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Excursion

  • Drive to Omkareshwar (approx. 2 hours) and take a boat ride on the Narmada
  • Visit the Omkareshwar Temple and perform darshan of the Jyotirlinga
  • Explore the Mamleshwar Temple on the opposite bank of the Narmada
Full 3-day itinerary →

Extend Your Trip

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About 50 km by road

Ujjain → Indore

About 65 km by road

Ujjain → Ratlam

About 100 km by road

Ujjain → Dhar

About 105 km by road

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