There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Gwalior by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Gwalior Airport
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gwalior Airport (GWL)plane KTM - GWL
6h 49m₹11,191–28,346Bus, train via Kanpur
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus
- Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Kanpur Centraltrain
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansitrain
- Take the train from Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi to Gwalior Jn.train
21h 17m₹557–5,231Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Etawahtrain
- Take the train from Etawah to Gwalior Jn.train
22h 12m₹2,209–6,368Drive 872.4 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Gwaliorcar 872.4 km
12h 50m₹10,609–15,324Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane KTM - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Gwalior Jn.train
8h 46m₹7,492–19,732Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Gwalior, Madhya Pradeshbus
24h 18mBus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Gwalior, Madhya Pradeshbus Gorakhpur
30h 15mBus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Gwalior Jn.train 11124 / ...
32h 5m₹983–6,200
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gwalior Airport (GWL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Gwalior is to bus and train via Kanpur which costs ₹550 - ₹5,500 and takes 21h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Gwalior is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹29,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Gwalior. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu Swoyambhu and arriving at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh via Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 18m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Gwalior is 742 km. The road distance is 872.4 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Gwalior without a car is to bus and train via Kanpur which takes 21h 17m and costs ₹550 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Kathmandu to Gwalior, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Gwalior bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Gwalior is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹29,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lucknow, which costs and takes 24h 18m.
Kathmandu to Gwalior bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Lucknow station.
Gwalior is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 4:33 PM in Kathmandu and 4:18 PM in Gwalior.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Gwalior, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gwalior Airport (GWL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh via Lucknow, Charbagh, Sachivalaya, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and Agra, Uttar Pradesh in around 24h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–65,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–26,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Gwalior Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–39,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kanpur Central to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi to Gwalior Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Raxaul Jn to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Etawah to Gwalior Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from New Delhi to Gwalior Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Gorakhpur to Gwalior Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Kathmandu to Faizabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–1,300
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹55–80
- AC Buses
- ₹100–150
- Airport Express Services
- ₹900–1,300
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–3,400
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91-8743844445
- Website
- Safar Express Tour
Bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Safar Express Tour
- Phone
- +91 9316 993169
- [email protected]
- Website
- Indo Canadian Express
Bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Indo Canadian Express
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9680227000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Gorakhpur to Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- GK Travels
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