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Travel to Ujjain

Ujjain is a pilgrimage site, famous for its craftsmanship in stone carving, its marble-towered structure at the centre of the market, and its temples.

Shree Mahakaleshwar is the honour of Ujjain, spread over a large area on the banks of the river Kshipra, and attracts devotees from all over the country. Although there are no airports in Ujjain, flights are available from different major cities in India to the nearest airport in Indore. The holy city has well-connected routes that can be covered by road and railways. There are also buses available going from Ujjain and Madhya Pradesh's other cities.

While there are no airports in Ujjain, one can travel by flight to the nearest airport, which is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore. Both domestic as well as international tarvellers can board at this airport. The distance between Indore Airport and Ujjain city is approximately 56 km and takes around an hour to reach Ujjain by road. You can either book a cab or take any public transport from the airport which will easily take you to Ujjain.

Ujjain, being a significant part of the state of Madhya Pradesh, has a well-connected railway network to all the major cities in India. The closest railway station to Ujjain is Ujjain Railway Junction which is on the Western Railway Zone. Regular trains from different major cities in India run here daily to the Ujjain Junction. There is easy access to any part of the city by private or public transport from the train station. This mode of transportation is the cheapest to travel.

Ujjain is well connected to all nearby towns and cities of the state, therefore, if you are traveling from a nearby area it's best to travel by road. The city has well-connected routes and efficient public transportation services. Apart from hired taxis and personal vehicles, there are also several superfast and deluxe private buses that you can board, according to your convenience and get to Ujjain easily via roadways.

  • Ahmedabad to Ujjain

    By Air

    1.5 hours

    By Road

    8.5 hours

    By Train

    8.0 hours
  • Bangalore to Ujjain

    By Air

    2.0 hours

    By Road

    28.0 hours

    By Train

    41.0 hours
  • Delhi to Ujjain

    By Air

    1.5 hours

    By Road

    15.0 hours

    By Train

    11.0 hours
  • Hyderabad to Ujjain

    By Air

    1.5 hours

    By Road

    13.0 hours

    By Train

    19.0 hours
  • Mumbai to Ujjain

    By Air

    2.0 hours

    By Road

    10.0 hours

    By Train

    11.0 hours
  • Pune to Ujjain

    By Air

    1.0 hours

    By Road

    13.0 hours

    By Train

    18.0 hours

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The closest airport to Ujjain is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore. It is at a distance of 56 km from Ujjain city and takes about an hour to reach by road.

The cheapest way to go to Ujjain from Delhi is by train, which costs between Rs. 380 and Rs. 9000. The train operates from New Delhi to Ujjain twice a day daily. However, the fastest mode is to take a flight to Indore Airport and then catch a train to Ujjain.

Winter is the best time for a trip to Ujjain. From October to March, the weather is pleasant with the temperature lying between 15-30 degrees Celsius. It is also the festive season, making the city more beautiful and full of sparkles.

Ujjain is nearer to Indore as compared to Bhopal. The distance between Ujjain and Indore is 54 km, whereas Ujjain to Bhopal is 194 km.

A minimum of one to two days is enough to explore the top attractions of Ujjain.

The Mahakaleshwar Jyotilinga Temple is just 3 km farther from Ujjain.

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