Cuddalore to Dholavira
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Dholavira, Gujarat.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Cuddalore to Dholavira
2191 km · ~47h 9m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Cuddalore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 438Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 588Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 738Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 876Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1026Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1176Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1315Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1465Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1615Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1753Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1903Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2053Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Cuddalore to Dholavira
2191 km · ~48h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Cuddalore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Cuddalore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Cuddalore → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km
~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- Change buses at a major city (around km 730)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km
~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1461)
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.
- change point 2 → Dholavira
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km
~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- 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: Cuddalore to Dholavira
Nearest railway stations: Tiruppappuliyur for Cuddalore, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 54h 15m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 2h wait
Change trains at Udhna Jn — about 4h 4m wait
2 changes · 63h in total
Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 10h 59m wait
Change trains at Gothaj — about 6h 51m wait
2 changes · 63h in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 17h 5m wait
Change trains at Gothaj — about 43m wait
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
Cuddalore to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Cuddalore to Dholavira is about 2191 km by road, roughly 43.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2191 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,200 · Sedan ₹28,580 · SUV ₹37,400 · Innova / MUV ₹41,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,500
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,410 · AC Seater ₹3,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,510 · AC Sleeper ₹5,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,180
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,340 · Economy ₹2,220 · Third AC ₹3,100 · Second AC ₹4,410 · First AC ₹6,160
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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