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Ayodhya to Dholavira

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

1620 kmDistance
32.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17920
Sedan₹21160
SUV₹27690
Innova / MUV₹30980
Tempo Traveller₹35940
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1780
AC Seater₹2920
Non-AC Sleeper₹2590
AC Sleeper₹3730
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4590
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Train
Sleeper₹1000
Economy₹1650
Third AC₹2300
Second AC₹3270
First AC₹4570
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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: Ayodhya to Dholavira

1620 km · ~35h 4m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ayodhya

    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. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 405

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 555

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 705

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

  7. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 810

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 960

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1110

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

  10. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1215

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1365

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1515

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

  13. 105 km · 2h 6m 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: Ayodhya to Dholavira

1620 km · ~36h · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ayodhya

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

  2. Ayodhya → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~810 km

    ~18h|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 810)

    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) · ~810 km

    ~18h|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  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: Ayodhya to Dholavira

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 33h 40m in total

Marudhar Express#14853 · Express
07:58 PMUlna Bhari
21h 2m141 stops
05:00 PM+1dJodhpur Jn

Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 3h 45m wait

Jodhpur Gandhidham Express#14801 · Express
08:45 PMJodhpur Jn
8h 53m45 stops
05:38 AM+1dBhachau Bg

1 change · 36h 45m in total

Faizabad Delhi Express#14205 · Express
09:30 PMFaizabad Jn
11h 15m88 stops
08:45 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 5m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
10:50 AMGhaziabad
23h 25m173 stops
10:15 AM+1dBhuj

1 change · 36h 47m in total

Saryu Yamuna Express#14649 · Express
09:28 PMUlna Bhari
10h 14m72 stops
07:42 AM+1dLodipur Bishanp

Change trains at Lodipur Bishanp — about 48m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
08:30 AMLodipur Bishanp
25h 45m195 stops
10:15 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

Ayodhya to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ayodhya to Dholavira is about 1620 km by road, roughly 32.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1620 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,920 · Sedan ₹21,160 · SUV ₹27,690 · Innova / MUV ₹30,980 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,940
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,780 · AC Seater ₹2,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,590 · AC Sleeper ₹3,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,650 · Third AC ₹2,300 · Second AC ₹3,270 · First AC ₹4,570

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

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