Vellore to Gwalior
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1925 km
Approx Duration: 42.8 hrs
Route overview
Vellore to Gwalior is about 1925 km by road, roughly 42.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Vellore to Gwalior
About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Vellore. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 385. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 535. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 685. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 770. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 920. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1070. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1155. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1305. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1455. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1540. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1690. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1840. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 85 km (about 1h 42m of driving) — Arrive in Gwalior
By bus: Vellore to Gwalior
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Vellore. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vellore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vellore → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~963 km Takes about 21h 24m. Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 963). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gwalior. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Gwalior. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~963 km Takes about 21h 24m. Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750.
- Arrive in Gwalior
By train: Vellore to Gwalior
The nearest railway stations are Katpadi Jn for Vellore and Gwalior Jn for Gwalior. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Kerala Express (12625) — departs 02:02 AM from Katpadi Jn, arrives 08:25 AM (+1 day) at Gwalior Jn, 30h 23m
- Millennium Expres (12645) — departs 05:30 AM from Katpadi Jn, arrives 12:00 PM (+1 day) at Gwalior Jn, 30h 30m
- Swarna Jayanthi Express (12643) — departs 05:30 AM from Katpadi Jn, arrives 12:00 PM (+1 day) at Gwalior Jn, 30h 30m
- TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp (16787) — departs 07:10 AM from Katpadi Jn, arrives 03:30 PM (+1 day) at Gwalior Jn, 32h 20m
- Navyug Express (16687) — departs 07:10 AM from Katpadi Jn, arrives 03:30 PM (+1 day) at Gwalior Jn, 32h 20m
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1925 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,280 · Sedan ₹25,130 · SUV ₹32,880 · Innova / MUV ₹36,780 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,650
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,120 · AC Seater ₹3,470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,080 · AC Sleeper ₹4,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,440
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,190 · Economy ₹1,960 · Third AC ₹2,730 · Second AC ₹3,880 · First AC ₹5,420
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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