Mahakal Temple Ujjain

Kota to Mahakaleshwar: distance and how to reach

By road244 km

Driving time4 h

Straight line222 km

Main highwaysNH752D, NH52

The road distance from Kota to Mahakaleshwar is 244 km, which takes about 4 h by car in normal traffic. In a straight line the two places are 222 km apart.

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By road

The drive covers 244 km and usually takes 4 h. 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 Kota on IRCTC.

Questions and answers

What is the distance from Kota to Mahakaleshwar?
244 km by road and 222 km in a straight line.
How long does it take to travel from Kota to Mahakaleshwar?
About 4 h 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.