How to travel from Salem to Gwalior, India

The distance between Salem and Gwalior is around 1,761km (1,094 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Salem to Gwalior by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Gwalior (GWL).

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,895($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Gwalior Jn..

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,355($17)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Vijayawada Hanumanpet then take the train to Gwalior Jn..

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,025($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gwalior.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,950km (1,212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salem and Gwalior

There are several options for getting from Salem to Gwalior by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,895 ($160).

The distance between Salem and Gwalior is around 1,761km (1,094 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,617km (1,005 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Salem and Gwalior by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salem to Gwalior is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 45m and will set you back approx ₹12,895 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Gwalior, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salem and Gwalior. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salem to Gwalior. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Indian Railways run train services between Salem and Gwalior. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 9h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salem and Gwalior. We recommend that you take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Gwalior (GWL). instead which will take 8h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Gwalior. We recommend that you take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Gwalior (GWL). instead which will take 8h 45m.

The closest major airport to Gwalior is Gwalior Airport (GWL) (GWL) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Gwalior. Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salem and Gwalior. The distance is around 1,950km (1,212 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Gwalior is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ₹12,895 ($160).

How do I get from Salem to Gwalior

Compare travel optionsbetween Salem and Gwalior

Transport options from Salem to Gwalior
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
8h 45m
₹12,895($160)
once a week2,411km (1,498 miles)
Train to Tiruchchirapali, Fly8h 55m
₹11,700($145)
once daily1,974km (1,227 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly9h 15m
₹10,745($135)
twice a week1,761km (1,094 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., plane10hrs
₹13,850($175)
twice a week1,967km (1,222 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
₹1,355($17)
twice daily2,138km (1,328 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 10h
₹3,025($38)
once daily2,191km (1,362 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹18,305($230)
on demand1,950km (1,212 miles)

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Airports near Gwalior

The following major airports near Gwalior offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

GWL
Gwalior Airport (GWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Gwalior
AGR
Agra Airport (AGR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Gwalior
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
282km (175 miles) from Gwalior