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Anantapur to Dholavira

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh to Dholavira, Gujarat.

1668 kmDistance
33.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18450
Sedan₹21780
SUV₹28510
Innova / MUV₹31890
Tempo Traveller₹37000
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1830
AC Seater₹3000
Non-AC Sleeper₹2670
AC Sleeper₹3840
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4720
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Train
Sleeper₹1030
Economy₹1700
Third AC₹2370
Second AC₹3370
First AC₹4700
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Anantapur to Dholavira

1668 km · ~36h 2m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Anantapur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 417

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 567

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 717

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 834

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 984

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1134

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1251

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1401

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1551

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dholavira

    Dholavira, Gujarat

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Anantapur to Dholavira

1668 km · ~37h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Anantapur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Anantapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Anantapur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~834 km

    ~18h 32m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 834)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dholavira. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Dholavira

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~834 km

    ~18h 32m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  5. Arrive in Dholavira

    Dholavira, Gujarat

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Anantapur to Dholavira

Nearest railway stations: Anantapur for Anantapur, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 37h 33m in total

TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp#16332 · Express
01:47 AMChigicherla
14h 43m95 stops
04:30 PMPune Jn

Change trains at Pune Jn — about 3h 20m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
07:50 PMPune Jn
19h 30m170 stops
03:20 PM+1dBhuj

1 change · 37h 33m in total

NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp#16340 · Express
01:47 AMChigicherla
14h 43m95 stops
04:30 PMPune Jn

Change trains at Pune Jn — about 3h 20m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
07:50 PMPune Jn
19h 30m170 stops
03:20 PM+1dBhuj

1 change · 40h 48m in total

TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express
02:52 PMChigicherla
21h 16m168 stops
12:08 PM+1dUdhna Jn

Change trains at Udhna Jn — about 6h 51m wait

MUMBAI BANDRA - BHUJ Sayaji Nagari Exp#19115 · Express
06:59 PMUdhna Jn
12h 41m91 stops
07:40 AM+1dBhuj

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Transport Options

Anantapur to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Anantapur to Dholavira is about 1668 km by road, roughly 33.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1668 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,450 · Sedan ₹21,780 · SUV ₹28,510 · Innova / MUV ₹31,890 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,000
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,830 · AC Seater ₹3,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,670 · AC Sleeper ₹3,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,720
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,700 · Third AC ₹2,370 · Second AC ₹3,370 · First AC ₹4,700

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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