There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Gwalior by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Gwalior Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Gwalior Airport (GWL)plane MAA - GWL
6h 48m₹8,863–20,172Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Gwalior Jn.train 12621 / ...
27h 32m₹800–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Gwalior, Madhya Pradeshbus Hyderabad, Telangana - Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
42h 55mDrive 1,724.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Gwaliorcar 1,724.5 km
26h 33m₹19,392–28,011Fly to Agra Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Agra Airport (AGR)plane MAA - AGR
- Take the train from Agra Cantt to Gwalior Jn.train
8h 21m₹11,393–25,242
Chennai to Gwalior by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Gwalior is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹6,000 and takes 27h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Gwalior is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Gwalior. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh via Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Gwalior Jn.. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 32m.
The distance between Chennai and Gwalior is 1525 km. The road distance is 1724.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Gwalior without a car is to train which takes 27h 32m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Chennai to Gwalior, including transfers.
Chennai to Gwalior bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Gwalior train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Gwalior is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹21,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹6,000 and takes 27h 32m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 42h 55m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Gwalior, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Gwalior Airport (GWL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Gwalior Jn. twice daily. Tickets cost ₹800–6,000 and the journey takes 27h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Hyderabad, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Gwalior Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–950
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,800–6,000
Train from Agra Cantt to Gwalior Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Gwalior bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai to Gwalior train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gwalior Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Gwalior is 1724 km. It takes approximately 26h 33m to drive from Chennai to Gwalior.
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