Gwalior, Orchha & Khajuraho · Hill fort city
Gwalior group trip guide
Gwalior: Hill fort city in Gwalior, Orchha & Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. From Bhopal it is 422 km by road, 8–9 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Bhopal costs ₹25,600–31,400 for a 3-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Bhopal
- 422 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Bhopal
- ₹25,600–31,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Gwalior (GWL)
Gwalior Fort crowns a long sandstone hill over the city; inside are the blue-tiled Man Singh palace, the Teli ka Mandir and the Sas-Bahu temples.
The Jai Vilas palace of the Scindias and the tomb of the singer Tansen are in the city below; the Tansen music festival is held each December.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Gwalior from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Indore → Gwalior
₹35,800–44,200
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 606 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A fort-and-palace day for school groups and families, with Orchha a short drive on.
Forts, palaces & history
How far is Gwalior
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 606 km | 12–13 h | – |
| Bhopal | 422 km | 8–9 h | Route: Bhopal to Gwalior |
Group fares from Bhopal
Round trip with driver, 3 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹17,800–23,600 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹21,700–27,500 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹25,600–31,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹29,500–37,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹55,800–75,300 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: School groups, Families, Heritage lovers.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Gwalior (GWL).
- Nearest railway station: Gwalior Junction.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Gwalior
Approved operators who take groups to Gwalior. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Gwalior
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Gwalior
1 vehicle · 17 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Serves Gwalior
Fleet details on request
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
606 km by road from Gwalior
1 vehicle · 20 seats
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Gwalior
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
Serves Gwalior
1 vehicle · 66 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Bhopal se Gwalior kitne km hai? (How far is Gwalior from Bhopal?)
422 km by road: 8–9 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Gwalior ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Bhopal (422 km one way, 3 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹25,600–31,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹55,800–75,300. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Gwalior cost?
Round trip from Bhopal with driver: SUV / Innova ₹17,800–23,600; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹21,700–27,500; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹25,600–31,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹29,500–37,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹55,800–75,300. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Gwalior?
1–2 days. With the drive from Bhopal, plan 3 to 4 days in all. A fort-and-palace day for school groups and families, with Orchha a short drive on.
When is the best time to visit Gwalior?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Gwalior from abroad?
Nearest airport: Gwalior (GWL). Nearest railway station: Gwalior Junction. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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