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Erode to Dholavira

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Dholavira, Gujarat.

2086 kmDistance
41.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23050
Sedan₹27220
SUV₹35610
Innova / MUV₹39830
Tempo Traveller₹46190
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2290
AC Seater₹3750
Non-AC Sleeper₹3340
AC Sleeper₹4800
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5890
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Train
Sleeper₹1280
Economy₹2120
Third AC₹2950
Second AC₹4200
First AC₹5870
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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: Erode to Dholavira

2086 km · ~45h 3m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Erode

    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. 117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 417

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 567

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 717

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

  7. 117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 834

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 984

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1134

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

  10. 117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1252

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1402

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1552

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

  13. 117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1669

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1819

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1969

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

  16. 117 km · 2h 21m 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: Erode to Dholavira

2086 km · ~46h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Erode

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

  2. Erode → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~695 km

    ~15h 27m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹2,000

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 695)

    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) · ~695 km

    ~15h 27m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹2,000

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1391)

    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) · ~695 km

    ~15h 27m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹2,000

  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: Erode to Dholavira

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 47h 25m in total

NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Exp#16340 · Express
03:55 PMErode Jn
24h 35m158 stops
04:30 PM+1dPune Jn

Change trains at Pune Jn — about 3h 20m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
07:50 PMPune Jn
19h 30m170 stops
03:20 PM+1dBhuj

1 change · 49h 30m in total

TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express
06:10 AMErode Jn
26h 55m198 stops
09:05 AM+1dVasai Road

Change trains at Vasai Road — about 6h 30m wait

MUMBAI BANDRA - BHUJ Sayaji Nagari Exp#19115 · Express
03:35 PMVasai Road
16h 5m126 stops
07:40 AM+1dBhuj

1 change · 51h 20m in total

TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express
06:10 AMErode Jn
26h 55m198 stops
09:05 AM+1dVasai Road

Change trains at Vasai Road — about 8h 59m wait

MUMBAI BANDRA - BHUJ Kutch Exp#19131 · Express
06:04 PMVasai Road
15h 26m127 stops
09:30 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

Erode to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Erode to Dholavira is about 2086 km by road, roughly 41.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2086 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,050 · Sedan ₹27,220 · SUV ₹35,610 · Innova / MUV ₹39,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,190
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,290 · AC Seater ₹3,750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,340 · AC Sleeper ₹4,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,890
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,280 · Economy ₹2,120 · Third AC ₹2,950 · Second AC ₹4,200 · First AC ₹5,870

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

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