Mahakal Temple Ujjain

Khatu Shyam to Mahakaleshwar: distance and how to reach

By road565 km

Driving time8 h 35 min

Straight line467 km

Main highwaysNH752D, NH52

The road distance from Khatu Shyam to Mahakaleshwar is 565 km, which takes about 8 h 35 min by car in normal traffic. In a straight line the two places are 467 km apart.

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By road

The drive covers 565 km and usually takes 8 h 35 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 Khatu Shyam on IRCTC.

By air

The nearest airport is Indore Airport, 59.4 km from the temple. From Khatu Shyam it is usually quicker to fly there and continue by taxi or bus than to drive the whole way.

Questions and answers

What is the distance from Khatu Shyam to Mahakaleshwar?
565 km by road and 467 km in a straight line.
How long does it take to travel from Khatu Shyam to Mahakaleshwar?
About 8 h 35 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.

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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.