Jhansi weekend trip from Delhi
Rani Lakshmibai's fort and Orchha next door
- By road
- 492 km
- By bus
- ≈ 8½ h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹4,350 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Dakshin Express 12722Daily
10:50 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
6 h 12 min
5:02 am+1
Virangana Lakshmibai(Jhanshi)
Asr Csmt Express 11058Daily
8:40 pm
New Delhi
7 h 25 min
4:05 am+1
Virangana Lakshmibai(Jhanshi)
Sgnr Ned Express 12440Fri
11:15 pm
New Delhi
5 h 15 min
4:30 am+1
Virangana Lakshmibai(Jhanshi)
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Jhansi.
- Direct busAbout 8½ h (fastest 6½ h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹400 a seat.
- By road492 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadVirangana Lakshmibai(Jhanshi), in town.
- Nearest airportGwalior, 100 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
22°
10°
2d rain
Feb
27°
13°
1d rain
Mar
32°
18°
1d rain
Apr
39°
24°
0d rain
May
41°
27°
2d rain
Jun
39°
29°
7d rain
Jul
33°
26°
22d rain
Aug
31°
26°
21d rain
Sep
32°
25°
14d rain
Oct
32°
21°
2d rain
Nov
28°
16°
0d rain
Dec
23°
11°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Jhansi fort
- 2:00 pmJhansi Fort and the spot where Lakshmibai jumped on horseback
- 4:30 pmRani Mahal, her palace in the city
- 6:30 pmLight and sound show at the fort, if running
Sunday — Orchha
- 7:30 amDrive 18 km to Orchha; Raja Mahal and Jahangir Mahal (one composite ticket)
- 10:30 amRam Raja temple, where Ram is worshipped as king
- 12:30 pmLunch by the Betwa
- 4:30 pmRoyal chhatris (cenotaphs) on the Betwa at sunset
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Jhansi: questions people ask
How far is Jhansi from Delhi?
About 492 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 8½ h and the Dakshin Express takes 6 h 12 min to Virangana Lakshmibai(Jhanshi).
What is the best time to visit Jhansi?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Jhansi?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Dakshin Express (12722): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 10:50 pm and reaches Virangana Lakshmibai(Jhanshi) at 5:02 am the next day (daily). Also: the Asr Csmt Express (11058) at 8:40 pm from New Delhi; the Sgnr Ned Express (12440) at 11:15 pm from New Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Jhansi?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹400 a seat, and the journey takes about 8½ h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Jhansi?
Warmest in May (days around 41°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 10°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 22 rainy days.
Can I do Jhansi in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Jhansi cost?
From about ₹4,350 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Jhansi this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.