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Unnao to Khajuraho

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh to Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

255 kmDistance
5.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹280
AC Seater₹460
Non-AC Sleeper₹410
AC Sleeper₹590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹760
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Train
Sleeper₹180
Economy₹290
Third AC₹390
Second AC₹540
First AC₹740
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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: Unnao to Khajuraho

255 km · ~5h 26m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Unnao

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Banda

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Khajuraho

    Khajuraho, 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: Unnao to Khajuraho

255 km · ~5h 40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Unnao

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

  2. Unnao → Khajuraho

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~255 km

    ~5h 40m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹760

    Usual tea / meal halts: Mataundh (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Khajuraho

    Khajuraho, 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: Unnao to Khajuraho

Nearest railway stations: Unnao Jn for Unnao, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 10h 26m in total

NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp#12424 · Rajdhani
06:34 PMGovindpuri
2h 5m34 stops
08:39 PMAllahabad Jn

Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 1h 46m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
10:25 PMAllahabad Jn
6h 35m29 stops
05:00 AM+1dKhajuraho

1 change · 10h 32m in total

Chitrakoot Express#15009 · Express
06:28 PMUnnao Jn
5h 36m27 stops
12:04 AM+1dKhoh

Change trains at Khoh — about 55m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
12:59 AMKhoh
4h 1m15 stops
05:00 AMKhajuraho

1 change · 10h 40m in total

Betwa Express#18204 · Express
06:20 PMKanpur Central
2h 40m14 stops
09:00 PMBanda Jn

Change trains at Banda Jn — about 5h 35m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
02:35 AMBanda Jn
2h 25m7 stops
05:00 AMKhajuraho

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.

Unnao to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Unnao to Khajuraho is about 255 km by road, roughly 5.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 255 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹280 · AC Seater ₹460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹410 · AC Sleeper ₹590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹760
  • Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹390 · Second AC ₹540 · First AC ₹740

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

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Things to Do in Khajuraho

Study the sculpture of the Western Group temples

The Western Group, anchored by the soaring Kandariya Mahadev temple, holds the densest concentration of Khajuraho's famed sandstone carvings, from celestial dancers and…

2-2.5 hours

Watch the evening light and sound show at the Western Group

After the temples close to daytime visitors, a sound and light show projected onto the Western Group's floodlit facades narrates the story of the Chandela dynasty that…

45 minutes

Visit the Jain temples of the Eastern Group

A short walk or auto-rickshaw ride from the main complex, the Eastern Group centers on Parsvanath Temple, the largest Jain temple at Khajuraho, with carving nearly as…

45 minutes - 1 hour

Explore the quieter Southern Group and Duladeo Temple

The Southern Group's Duladeo Temple, dedicated to Shiva, sits apart from the main tourist flow and shows the later, more ornate phase of Chandela temple carving, making…

30-45 minutes

Browse the Archaeological Museum's recovered sculpture

Opposite the Western Group entrance, the museum displays original sculptures and architectural fragments removed from the temples for preservation, letting you see the…

30-45 minutes

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Suggested Khajuraho Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Visit Western Group of Temples - including Kandariya Mahadev
  • Explore Lakshmana Temple and its intricate carvings
  • Visit Devi Jagdambi Temple

Day 2Day 2

  • Visit Eastern Group of Temples - Jain temples
  • Explore Parsvanath Temple and Adinath Temple
  • Visit Southern Group of Temples

Day 3Day 3

  • Day trip to Panna National Park for wildlife safari
  • Visit Raneh Falls - canyon waterfall
  • Explore Pandav Falls on the way

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