Khajuraho Railway Station is the town’s rail arrival point in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is about 5 km from the main town, so check your train details and make a plan for the onward trip before you travel.
- Station code: KURJ
- Location: Bamitha Khajuraho Road, near NH 75
- Distance to town: about 5 km, according to Madhya Pradesh Tourism
- Station facilities: three platforms and parking
Finding Khajuraho Railway Station
Khajuraho Railway Station is on Bamitha Khajuraho Road, near NH 75, in Khajuraho. Its station code is KURJ, a useful identifier when you search for trains or check your booking details.
The station opened in 2008 and is owned by Indian Railways, with operations handled by North Central Railway. Madhya Pradesh Tourism puts the station about 5 km from the main town. The station is about 6.9 km from Headquarter Khajuraho.
Checking train services and arrival details
Use Indian Railways’ Passenger Reservation Enquiry to search schedules by train name or train number. Its schedule search covers reserved trains in the PRS system, so it may not show every service.
Before setting out, check your own train’s current operating status and arrival details with Indian Railways. Timetables can change, and a schedule search is not a substitute for checking the details of your specific journey.
Planning the onward trip into town
Khajuraho Railway Station is about 5 km from the main town, so arrange how you will cover that distance before you arrive.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism describes Khajuraho as connected by road to major national and state highways. Travellers arriving by air can also plan the drive from the airport to town, which is covered in this guide to getting from Khajuraho Airport to town.
What to arrange before arrival
Confirm your train details and decide how you will get from the station to your destination. The station has three platforms and parking; check current station information for parking charges, taxi stands and other facilities.
Keep the station code KURJ handy when checking train information. If your arrival plan involves a pickup, confirm the meeting point and arrangements with your driver or accommodation in advance rather than assuming a particular service is available at the station.
From town to the temple area
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage property. Madhya Pradesh Tourism says the temple sites are 2 km from Khajuraho Airport.
The Western group is part of the Khajuraho complex. The tourism department organizes a sound-and-light show in its garden, but check current details before making it part of your plans. For a suggested sequence through the temples and town, see the one-day Khajuraho itinerary.
FAQs
What is the station code for Khajuraho Railway Station?
The station code is KURJ. Use it when searching train details with Indian Railways.
How far is Khajuraho Railway Station from town?
Madhya Pradesh Tourism gives the distance as about 5 km from the main town.
How can you check train schedules?
Indian Railways’ Passenger Reservation Enquiry lets you search by train name or train number. Its schedule search shows reserved trains in the PRS system.