Bhavnagar to Tarkarli
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Tarkarli, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 852 km
Approx Duration: 18.9 hrs
Route overview
Bhavnagar to Tarkarli is about 852 km by road, roughly 18.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Bhavnagar to Tarkarli
About 17h of driving split over 2 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 126 km (about 2h 31m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 426. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 576. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 726. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 126 km (about 2h 31m of driving) — Arrive in Tarkarli
By bus: Bhavnagar to Tarkarli
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Tarkarli. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~852 km Takes about 18h 56m. Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440.
- Arrive in Tarkarli
By train: Bhavnagar to Tarkarli
The nearest railway stations are Bhavnagar Terminus for Bhavnagar and Kudal for Tarkarli. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- BHAVNAGAR - KOCHUVELI Exp (19260) — departs 05:25 AM from Bhavnagar Terminus, arrives 04:45 AM (+1 day) at Kudal, 23h 20m
- With one change, 21h 6m in total: Bhavnagar Bandra Express (12972) 08:30 PM Bhavnagar Terminus to 06:16 AM Sachin, then CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 07:12 AM Sachin to 05:36 PM Kudal — change at Sachin (about 56m wait)
- With one change, 21h 33m in total: Bhavnagar Bandra Express (12972) 08:30 PM Bhavnagar Terminus to 08:54 AM Palghar, then DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express (12288) 10:14 AM Palghar to 06:03 PM Kudal — change at Palghar (about 1h 20m wait)
- With one change, 22h 38m 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 07:08 PM Kudal — change at Lakhtar (about 55m 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 852 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,470 · Sedan ₹11,180 · SUV ₹14,630 · Innova / MUV ₹16,390 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,040
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹940 · AC Seater ₹1,530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,360 · AC Sleeper ₹1,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,440
- Train: Sleeper ₹540 · Economy ₹880 · Third AC ₹1,220 · Second AC ₹1,730 · First AC ₹2,420
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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