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Chamba to Dholavira

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

1461 kmDistance
29.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16170
Sedan₹19090
SUV₹24990
Innova / MUV₹27960
Tempo Traveller₹32440
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1610
AC Seater₹2630
Non-AC Sleeper₹2340
AC Sleeper₹3360
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4140
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Train
Sleeper₹910
Economy₹1490
Third AC₹2080
Second AC₹2950
First AC₹4120
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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: Chamba to Dholavira

1461 km · ~31h 53m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chamba

    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. 65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 365

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 515

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 665

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

  7. 65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 731

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 881

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1031

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

  10. 65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1096

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1246

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1396

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

  13. 65 km · 1h 18m 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: Chamba to Dholavira

1461 km · ~32h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chamba

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

  2. Chamba → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~731 km

    ~16h 15m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,100

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 731)

    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) · ~731 km

    ~16h 15m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,100

  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: Chamba to Dholavira

Nearest railway stations: Nurpur Road (about 40 km away) for Chamba, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 55h 23m in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52470 · Passenger
10:15 PMJawan Wala Shehar
1h 40m5 stops
11:55 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 20m wait

JAMMU TAWI - AHMEDABAD Exp#19224 · Express
11:15 AMPathankot
18h 20m116 stops
05:35 AM+1dJodhpur Jn

Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 15h 10m wait

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

2 changes · 60h in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52470 · Passenger
10:15 PMJawan Wala Shehar
1h 40m5 stops
11:55 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 16h 50m wait

Jammu-Rourkela Express#18102 · Express
04:45 PMPathankot
11h 45m82 stops
04:30 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 7h 10m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
11:40 AMOld Delhi
22h 35m168 stops
10:15 AM+1dBhuj

2 changes · 60h in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52470 · Passenger
10:15 PMJawan Wala Shehar
1h 40m5 stops
11:55 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 11h 20m wait

JAMMU TAWI - AHMEDABAD Exp#19224 · Express
11:15 AMPathankot
20h 40m128 stops
07:55 AM+1dMarwar Jn

Change trains at Marwar Jn — about 14h 29m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
10:24 PMMarwar Jn
11h 51m72 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

Chamba to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chamba to Dholavira is about 1461 km by road, roughly 29.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1461 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,170 · Sedan ₹19,090 · SUV ₹24,990 · Innova / MUV ₹27,960 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,440
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,610 · AC Seater ₹2,630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,340 · AC Sleeper ₹3,360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,140
  • Train: Sleeper ₹910 · Economy ₹1,490 · Third AC ₹2,080 · Second AC ₹2,950 · First AC ₹4,120

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

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