There are 7 ways to get from Gwalior to Kathmandu by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Gwalior Airport
best- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane GWL - KTM
4h 41m$123–273Train, bus via Lucknow
cheapest- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Etawahtrain
- Take the train from Etawah to Kanpur Centraltrain
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus
21h 48m$5–52Train, drive
- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Etawahtrain
- Take the train from Etawah to Raxaul Jntrain
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar
21h 44m$21–66Drive 862.6 km
- Drive from Gwalior to Kathmanducar 862.6 km
13h 4m$103–148Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane DEL - KTM
8h 38m$78–279Bus
- Take the bus from Gwalior to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus
27h 12mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Gorakhpurtrain 11123 / ...
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
30h 32m$10–68
Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gwalior to Kathmandu is to train and bus via Lucknow which costs $4 - $55 and takes 21h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Gwalior to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $120 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Gwalior to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Gwalior and arriving at Kathmandu Swoyambhu via Lucknow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 12m.
The distance between Gwalior and Kathmandu is 743 km. The road distance is 862.6 km.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Kathmandu without a car is to train and bus via Lucknow which takes 21h 48m and costs $4 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Gwalior to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Gwalior to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Vijay Tours and Travels, depart from Gwalior station.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 12m.
Gwalior to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Vijay Tours and Travels, arrive at Lucknow station.
Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Gwalior. It is currently 3:34 PM in Gwalior and 3:49 PM in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Gwalior, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gwalior to Kathmandu Swoyambhu via Lucknow, Hazratganj, Charbagh, and Lucknow in around 27h 12m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–260
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–430
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–260
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–8
- First Class (1A)
- $9–13
Train from Etawah to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–29
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $3–5
- Third AC (3A)
- $9–12
- Second AC (2A)
- $13–17
- First Class (1A)
- $22–29
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–8
- First Class (1A)
- $9–13
Train from Etawah to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–8
- First Class (1A)
- $10–13
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–11
Train from Gwalior Jn. to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $6–8
- Second AC (2A)
- $8–11
- First Class (1A)
- $14–18
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–28
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $3–5
- Third AC (3A)
- $9–12
- Second AC (2A)
- $13–17
- First Class (1A)
- $22–28
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- $1
- AC Buses
- $1–2
- Airport Express Services
- $12–16
- Phone
- +91 9928371859
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
Bus from Gwalior to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 9680227000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Gwalior to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- GK Travels
- Website
- Miles India Private Limited
Bus from Gwalior to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Miles India Private Limited
Bus from Gwalior to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Samay Shatabdi Travels Pvt Ltd
- Phone
- +91 92854 94122
- Website
- Shatabdi Travels
Bus from Gwalior to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Shatabdi Travels
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–37
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- $6–17
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