Orchha, India, does not have its own airport, and while it has a small railway station, the primary transport hub for reaching the town is Jhansi Junction railway station, located approximately 15-20 kilometers away. The nearest major airports are Gwalior Airport (GWL) and Khajuraho Airport (HJR).
By Air:
The closest operational airports are Gwalior Airport (GWL), around 113-145 km away, and Khajuraho Airport (HJR), approximately 143-175 km away.
Taxis are available from Gwalior Airport to Orchha, with fares typically ranging from ₹1,900 for a sedan to ₹3,000 for an SUV, and a travel time of about 2 hours.
Taxis can also be hired from Khajuraho Airport; a sedan from Orchha to Khajuraho generally costs around ₹3,100.
By Train:
The main railway station to access Orchha is Jhansi Junction (VGLJ), which is well-connected to major Indian cities.
Direct trains to Jhansi are available from Delhi (e.g., Bhopal Shatabdi), with travel times ranging from 4 hours 25 minutes to 6 hours 17 minutes.
From Jhansi Junction, Orchha is easily accessible by taxi or auto-rickshaw. A taxi ride takes approximately 19 minutes and costs between ₹470 and ₹600. Auto-rickshaws are also available, costing around ₹300 for a 45-minute journey.
Some local trains also run directly between Jhansi (VGLJ) and Orchha (ORC) stations, with a travel time of 10-15 minutes.
By Road:
Orchha is connected by road to nearby cities like Jhansi, Gwalior, and Khajuraho.
Buses operate between Orchha and destinations such as Khajuraho, Gwalior, Bhopal, Delhi, and Varanasi, though some local routes may not have extensive bus service.
Taxis and private car rentals are widely available for travel to and from Orchha. Car rentals for local use can start from ₹1,811 for 8 hours/80 km with a compact car. For outstation travel, a sedan from Jhansi to Orchha typically costs ₹1,100, while a sedan from Gwalior to Orchha starts from ₹1,900.
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