How to Reach Ujjain from Hyderabad

Hyderabad to Ujjain is a long distance, so flying to Indore and taking a taxi for the last hour is the most practical choice for most travellers.

The road distance from Hyderabad to Ujjain is about 850 km. Plan for 15 to 17 hours of driving, best split over two days. Most travellers prefer to fly or take the train.

Direct train options from Hyderabad to Ujjain are limited and change by season. Search for trains from Hyderabad, Secunderabad (SC), Charlapalli and Kacheguda (KCG) to Ujjain Junction (UJN) or Indore.

If no direct train suits your dates, a good alternative is a train to Bhopal or Indore and then a short train or road journey to Ujjain.

Train timings, stops and running days change. Check the current schedule on IRCTC or NTES before you book.

Last mile in Ujjain: Ujjain Junction (UJN) is about 2 km from Mahakaleshwar Temple. Autos and e-rickshaws wait outside the station and at the Nanakheda and Dewas Gate bus stands. Around the temple, the last stretch is often on foot because of traffic controls, especially on Mondays, Shravan and festival days.

Ujjain has no commercial airport. Fly from Hyderabad to Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore (IDR); direct flights take about 1.5 to 2 hours. From Indore airport, Ujjain is about 53 km, roughly 1 to 1.5 hours by taxi.

This is the fastest and most popular way to reach Ujjain from Hyderabad.