Mahakal Temple Ujjain

Khandwa to Mahakaleshwar: distance and how to reach

By road196 km

Driving time4 h 45 min

Straight line157 km

Main highwaysNH347BG, SH59, SH36A

By road it is 196 km from Khandwa to Mahakaleshwar – about 4 h 45 min of driving without long halts. The straight-line distance is 157 km.

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By road

The drive covers 196 km and usually takes 4 h 45 min. Private cars and taxis use the same route as state and private buses; on crowded days vehicles are stopped at outer parking areas and the rest is covered on foot or by local transport.

By train

The temple has no station of its own. The nearest railhead is Ujjain Junction, 2.8 km from the temple, with shared jeeps, buses and taxis for the last leg. Check current trains from Khandwa on IRCTC.

Questions and answers

What is the distance from Khandwa to Mahakaleshwar?
196 km by road and 157 km in a straight line.
How long does it take to travel from Khandwa to Mahakaleshwar?
About 4 h 45 min by car in normal traffic. Allow extra time on Mondays and the Shravan month and during the annual mela.
Which railway station is closest to Mahakaleshwar?
Ujjain Junction, 2.8 km from the temple.

Other routes

Road distances and driving times are calculated from OpenStreetMap road data; driving times include a margin for Indian road conditions and are estimates, not guarantees.