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Davanagere to Dholavira

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Davanagere, Karnataka to Dholavira, Gujarat.

1569 kmDistance
31.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17360
Sedan₹20500
SUV₹26820
Innova / MUV₹30010
Tempo Traveller₹34820
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1730
AC Seater₹2820
Non-AC Sleeper₹2510
AC Sleeper₹3610
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4440
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Train
Sleeper₹970
Economy₹1600
Third AC₹2230
Second AC₹3170
First AC₹4420
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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: Davanagere to Dholavira

1569 km · ~34h 3m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Davanagere

    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. 92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 392

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 542

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 692

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

  7. 92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 785

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 935

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1085

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

  10. 92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1177

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1327

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1477

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

  13. 92 km · 1h 51m 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: Davanagere to Dholavira

1569 km · ~34h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Davanagere

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

  2. Davanagere → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km

    ~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 785)

    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) · ~785 km

    ~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  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: Davanagere to Dholavira

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

Direct trains

BANGALORE - GANDHIDHAM Exp#16506 · Express
03:25 AMDavangere
32h 30m249 stops
11:55 AM+1dSamakhiali Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 36h 13m in total

Mysore-Ajmer Express#16210 · Express
03:07 AMKodaganur
15h 46m86 stops
06:53 PMShivajinagar

Change trains at Shivajinagar — about 59m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
07:52 PMShivajinagar
19h 28m169 stops
03:20 PM+1dBhuj

1 change · 36h 13m in total

BANGALORE - GANDHIDHAM Exp#16506 · Express
03:07 AMKodaganur
15h 46m94 stops
06:53 PMShivajinagar

Change trains at Shivajinagar — about 59m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
07:52 PMShivajinagar
19h 28m169 stops
03:20 PM+1dBhuj

1 change · 36h 14m in total

BANGALORE - BHAGAT KI KOTHI Exp#16508 · Express
03:06 AMKodaganur
19h 59m133 stops
11:05 PMVasai Road

Change trains at Vasai Road — about 45m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
11:50 PMVasai Road
15h 30m127 stops
03:20 PM+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

Davanagere to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Davanagere to Dholavira is about 1569 km by road, roughly 31.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1569 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,360 · Sedan ₹20,500 · SUV ₹26,820 · Innova / MUV ₹30,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,820
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,730 · AC Seater ₹2,820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,510 · AC Sleeper ₹3,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,440
  • Train: Sleeper ₹970 · Economy ₹1,600 · Third AC ₹2,230 · Second AC ₹3,170 · First AC ₹4,420

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

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