There are 8 ways to get from Gwalior to Shikharji by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Parasnathtrain 01929 / ...
18h 47m₹1,071–4,282Bus
- Take the bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Kanpurbus
- Take the bus from Kanpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Dhanbadbus
24h 46mDrive 943.5 km
- Drive from Gwalior to Shikharjicar 943.5 km
13h 56m₹10,709–15,469Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gwalior to Shikharjitaxi 943.5 km
13h 56m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Gaya, train
- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Gaya (GAY)plane GWL - GAY
- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Parasnathtrain
22h 3m₹10,681–25,554Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane GWL - IXR
- Take the train from Ranchi to Nsc Bose J Gomotrain
- Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharjitaxi
10h 29m₹10,201–26,214Fly to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, train
- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane GWL - RDP
- Take the train from Raniganj to Dhanbad Jntrain
26h 32m₹10,571–26,284Fly to Deoghar, train
- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Deoghar (DGH)plane GWL - DGH
- Take the train from Sankarpur to Dhanbad Jntrain
10h 44m₹10,941–29,284
Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Gaya (GAY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gwalior to Shikharji is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,300 and takes 18h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Gwalior to Shikharji is to fly and train and taxi which takes 10h 29m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹27,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gwalior to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and arriving at Parasnath via Kanpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Dhanbad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Gwalior to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Gwalior Jn. and arriving at Parasnath via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
The distance between Gwalior and Shikharji is 1022 km. The road distance is 943.5 km.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Shikharji without a car is to train which takes 18h 47m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 18h 47m to get from Gwalior to Shikharji, including transfers.
Gwalior to Shikharji bus services, operated by Miles India Private Limited, depart from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh station.
Gwalior to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gwalior Jn. station.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Shikharji is to train which takes 18h 47m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24h 46m.
What companies run services between Gwalior, India and Shikharji, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Gwalior Jn. to Parasnath 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹470–3,600 and the journey takes 17h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Shikharji via Kanpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Dhanbad, and Parasnath in around 24h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Gaya via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–27,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Gaya via Mumbai, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–28,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Gaya via Delhi, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–28,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–24,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–25,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport via Delhi, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–25,000
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Deoghar via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹470–3,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹470–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
Train from Gaya Jn to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ranchi to Nsc Bose J Gomo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Raniganj to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Sankarpur to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Website
- Miles India Private Limited
Bus from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Kanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Miles India Private Limited
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–15,000
Ashu Tour And Travels
- Phone
- +91 930 222 6651
- Website
- ashutourandtravels.co.in
Rai Travels And Tours
- Phone
- +91 930 049 3210
Shri Krishna Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 744 700 5326
- Website
- facebook.com
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Gwalior to Shikharji bus services, operated by Miles India Private Limited, arrive at Kanpur station.
Gwalior to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Parasnath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwalior to Shikharji is 944 km. It takes approximately 13h 56m to drive from Gwalior to Shikharji.
There are 65+ hotels available in Shikharji.






