Bhavnagar to Palolem
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Palolem, Goa.
Approx Distance: 1008 km
Approx Duration: 22.4 hrs
Route overview
Bhavnagar to Palolem is about 1008 km by road, roughly 22.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Bhavnagar to Palolem
About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhavnagar. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 186 km (about 3h 43m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 336. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 486. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 186 km (about 3h 43m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 672. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 822. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 186 km (about 3h 43m of driving) — Arrive in Palolem
By bus: Bhavnagar to Palolem
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhavnagar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhavnagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhavnagar → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~504 km Takes about 11h 12m. Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 504). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Palolem. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Palolem. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~504 km Takes about 11h 12m. Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460.
- Arrive in Palolem
By train: Bhavnagar to Palolem
The nearest railway stations are Bhavnagar Terminus for Bhavnagar and Cancona for Palolem. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- BHAVNAGAR - KOCHUVELI Exp (19260) — departs 05:25 AM from Bhavnagar Terminus, arrives 08:09 AM (+1 day) at Cancona, 26h 44m
- With one change, 25h 5m in total: Bhavnagar Bandra Express (12972) 08:30 PM Bhavnagar Terminus to 11:47 PM Lakhtar, then Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 12:42 AM Lakhtar to 09:35 PM Asnoti — change at Lakhtar (about 55m wait)
- With one change, 25h 8m in total: Bhavnagar Bandra Express (12972) 08:30 PM Bhavnagar Terminus to 08:10 AM Bordi Road, then CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 09:27 AM Bordi Road to 09:38 PM Asnoti — change at Bordi Road (about 1h 17m wait)
- With one change, 26h 18m in total: BHAVNAGAR - KOCHUVELI Exp (19260) 05:25 AM Bhavnagar Terminus to 09:25 PM Dativli, then MUMBAI CST - MANGALORE Exp (12133) 10:54 PM Dativli to 07:43 AM Asnoti — change at Dativli (about 1h 29m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1008 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,190 · Sedan ₹13,200 · SUV ₹17,290 · Innova / MUV ₹19,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,480
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,110 · AC Seater ₹1,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,610 · AC Sleeper ₹2,320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,870
- Train: Sleeper ₹630 · Economy ₹1,040 · Third AC ₹1,440 · Second AC ₹2,050 · First AC ₹2,850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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