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Dumka to Dholavira

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

2248 kmDistance
45 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24830
Sedan₹29320
SUV₹38370
Innova / MUV₹42910
Tempo Traveller₹49760
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2470
AC Seater₹4050
Non-AC Sleeper₹3600
AC Sleeper₹5170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6340
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Train
Sleeper₹1380
Economy₹2280
Third AC₹3180
Second AC₹4530
First AC₹6320
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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: Dumka to Dholavira

2248 km · ~48h 18m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dumka

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 450

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 600

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 750

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

  7. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 899

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1049

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1199

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

  10. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1349

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1499

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1649

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

  13. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1798

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1948

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2098

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

  16. 150 km · 3h 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: Dumka to Dholavira

2248 km · ~49h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Dumka

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

  2. Dumka → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~749 km

    ~16h 39m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 749)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~749 km

    ~16h 39m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1499)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Dholavira

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~749 km

    ~16h 39m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150

  7. 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: Dumka to Dholavira

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 48h 25m in total

Dumka-Jasidih Passenger#53552 · Passenger
09:50 AMDumka
1h 45m7 stops
11:35 AMJasidih Jn

Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 49m wait

Poorva Express#12303 · Superfast
12:24 PMJasidih Jn
18h 26m170 stops
06:50 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 4h wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
10:50 AMGhaziabad
23h 25m173 stops
10:15 AM+1dBhuj

2 changes · 48h 25m in total

Dumka-Jasidih Passenger#53552 · Passenger
09:50 AMDumka
1h 45m7 stops
11:35 AMJasidih Jn

Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 6h 12m wait

Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12305 · Rajdhani
05:47 PMJasidih Jn
15h 55m170 stops
09:42 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 8m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
10:50 AMGhaziabad
23h 25m173 stops
10:15 AM+1dBhuj

2 changes · 48h 25m in total

Dumka-Jasidih Passenger#53552 · Passenger
09:50 AMDumka
1h 45m7 stops
11:35 AMJasidih Jn

Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 6h 12m wait

Ananya Express#12315 · Superfast
05:47 PMJasidih Jn
23h 23m193 stops
05:10 PM+1dJaipur

Change trains at Jaipur — about 50m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
06:00 PMJaipur
16h 15m115 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

Dumka to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dumka to Dholavira is about 2248 km by road, roughly 45 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2248 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,830 · Sedan ₹29,320 · SUV ₹38,370 · Innova / MUV ₹42,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,760
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,470 · AC Seater ₹4,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,600 · AC Sleeper ₹5,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,340
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,380 · Economy ₹2,280 · Third AC ₹3,180 · Second AC ₹4,530 · First AC ₹6,320

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

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