There are 5 ways to get from Ranchi to Gwalior Fort by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Gwalior Airport (GWL)plane IXR - GWL
6h 16m₹9,128–25,761Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Etawahtrain 18309
- Take the train from Etawah to Gwalior Jn.train 11904 / ...
26h 21m₹779–5,042Train via Kanpur
- Take the train from Ranchi to Kanpur Centraltrain
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansitrain
- Take the train from Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi to Gwalior Jn.train
25h 41m₹898–6,057Bus
- Take the bus from Ranchi to Agrabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Agra to Gwaliorbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
27h 4mDrive 942.7 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Gwalior Fortcar 942.7 km
13h 46m₹10,566–15,262
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Gwalior Airport (GWL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Gwalior Fort is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹5,500 and takes 26h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Gwalior Fort is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹26,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Gwalior Fort. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Gwalior via Agra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Gwalior Fort. However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Gwalior Jn. via Kanpur Central and Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.
The distance between Ranchi and Gwalior Fort is 809 km. The road distance is 942.7 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Gwalior Fort without a car is to train via Kanpur which takes 25h 41m and costs ₹900 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Ranchi to Gwalior Fort, including transfers.
Ranchi to Gwalior Fort bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Gwalior Fort train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Gwalior Fort is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹26,000. Alternatively, you can train via Kanpur, which costs ₹900 - ₹6,500 and takes 25h 41m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 27h 4m.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Gwalior Fort, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Gwalior Airport (GWL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ranchi to Gwalior Fort via Kanpur Central, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, and Gwalior Jn. in around 25h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Gwalior Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–26,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Gwalior Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–32,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Gwalior Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–35,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
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 Ranchi to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹480–3,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹480–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,900–3,700
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Agra to Gwalior
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Agra to Gwalior
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Agra to Gwalior
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
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Ranchi to Gwalior Fort bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Agra station.
Ranchi to Gwalior Fort train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanpur Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Gwalior Fort is 943 km. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Ranchi to Gwalior Fort.
There are 105+ hotels available in Gwalior Fort.