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Overnight train from Gwalior (GWL) to Ujjain Junction (UJN).
Ujjain Junction is about 2 km from Mahakaleshwar Temple.
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Gwalior to Ujjain: about 470–520 km by road. Overnight by train; about 9–11 hours by car.
Gwalior to Ujjain is about 470–520 km by road, depending on the route – a long day across Madhya Pradesh. Most travellers take the train.
Rail + onward travel
Trains from Delhi towards Ujjain and Indore pass through Gwalior (GWL). Search for trains from Gwalior to Ujjain Junction (UJN); an overnight train is the most convenient.
Train timings, stops and running days change. Check the current schedule on IRCTC or NTES before you book.
Last mile in Ujjain: Ujjain Junction (UJN) is about 2 km from Mahakaleshwar Temple.
Road journey
The road distance from Gwalior to Ujjain is about 470–520 km, depending on the route (via Shivpuri and Guna is the usual one). Plan for 9 to 11 hours of driving.
Flight + transfer
There is no direct flight between Gwalior and Ujjain, and Ujjain has no commercial airport. The nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore (IDR), about 53 km from Ujjain. Road or rail is more practical.
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Booking, timings, Mahashivratri and the two-Jyotirlinga trip – checked November 2026.
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