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Ara to Gandhinagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

1617 kmDistance
32.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17890
Sedan₹21120
SUV₹27640
Innova / MUV₹30920
Tempo Traveller₹35870
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1780
AC Seater₹2910
Non-AC Sleeper₹2590
AC Sleeper₹3720
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4580
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Train
Sleeper₹1000
Economy₹1650
Third AC₹2290
Second AC₹3260
First AC₹4560
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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: Ara to Gandhinagar

1617 km · ~35h · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ara

    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. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 404

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 554

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 704

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

  7. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 809

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 959

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1109

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

  10. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1213

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1363

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1513

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

  13. 104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, 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: Ara to Gandhinagar

1617 km · ~35h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ara

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

  2. Ara → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~809 km

    ~17h 59m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 809)

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

  4. change point 1 → Gandhinagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~809 km

    ~17h 59m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  5. Arrive in Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, 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: Ara to Gandhinagar

Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Ahmedabad Jn for Gandhinagar.

Direct trains

Azimabad Express#12948 · Superfast
12:18 AMAra
29h 32m229 stops
05:50 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn
KAMAKHYA - GANDHIDHAM Exp#15668 · Express
05:50 AMAra
37h 10m278 stops
07:00 PM+1dAhmedabad Jn
GUWAHATI - OKHA DWARKA EXP#15636 · Express
05:59 AMAra
35h 56m278 stops
05:55 PM+1dAhmedabad Jn

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

Ara to Gandhinagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ara to Gandhinagar is about 1617 km by road, roughly 32.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1617 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,890 · Sedan ₹21,120 · SUV ₹27,640 · Innova / MUV ₹30,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,870
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,780 · AC Seater ₹2,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,590 · AC Sleeper ₹3,720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,580
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,650 · Third AC ₹2,290 · Second AC ₹3,260 · First AC ₹4,560

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

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