Gwalior Junction is the main railway station serving Gwalior, and Hotel MK Vivanta in Phool Bagh is about 7 minutes away by car or 19 minutes on foot. For the Gwalior Junction to hotel trip, you can use a taxi, auto-rickshaw or shared tempo from the station.
- Station: Gwalior Junction, code GWL, on Racecourse Road.
- Travel time to the hotel: about 7 minutes by car or 19 minutes on foot from Gwalior Junction.
- Local transport: auto-rickshaws and shared tempos serve most parts of the city around the clock, according to the District Gwalior administration.
- Prepaid option: a booth at the station hires auto-rickshaws.
What to expect at Gwalior Junction
Gwalior Junction is the city’s main railway station, located on Racecourse Road in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Its station code is GWL, which can help you confirm the station when checking train details or making reservations.
Once you arrive, choose a local ride or walk to the hotel. The District Gwalior administration says train reservations can be made at the station or online through IRCTC. For your arrival plans, keep the station code handy and confirm your onward transport at the station.
How do you get from Gwalior Junction to the hotel?
You can travel from Gwalior Junction to MK Vivanta by taxi, auto-rickshaw or shared tempo. The District Gwalior administration says taxis are available at the station, while auto-rickshaws and shared tempos serve most parts of the city 24 hours a day.
For an auto-rickshaw, the administration identifies a prepaid booth at the railway station and advises you to negotiate the fare before hiring a vehicle. Ask about the fare before setting off, whether you choose a prepaid ride or arrange one directly.
If you need a separate airport transfer, the drive from the hotel to Gwalior Airport takes about 44 minutes; a guide to how to get from Gwalior Airport to the hotel covers that arrival route.
Walking and road-distance considerations
Walking from Gwalior Junction to MK Vivanta takes about 19 minutes, while the drive takes about 7 minutes. Choose between them based on your luggage and arrival plans; the available travel times are useful for comparing the options, but they do not describe a specific walking route.
The hotel website gives the address as Phool Bagh, Lashkar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474003. Check the official site before you go to confirm current address and travel details.
Planning onward trips from the station
Gwalior’s local transport includes tempos, auto-rickshaws, taxis and small buses; Gwalior City Bus serves some routes, according to the District Gwalior administration. You can ask locally which option serves your destination before choosing your ride.
If you are planning time around the city, Gwalior city centre is about 12 minutes by car from the hotel, and Gwalior Fort is about 41 minutes by car. A guide to how to spend one day in Gwalior can help you arrange city sightseeing around your arrival.
FAQs
What is the station code for Gwalior Junction?
Gwalior Junction’s station code is GWL.
Where is Gwalior Junction?
The station is on Racecourse Road in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Can you book train tickets at Gwalior Junction?
Yes. Train reservations can be made at the station or online through IRCTC.
What local transport is available in Gwalior?
Local options include tempos, auto-rickshaws, taxis and small buses. Gwalior City Bus serves some routes.