Gandhinagar to Dhar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Gandhinagar, Gujarat to Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 366 km
Approx Duration: 8.1 hrs
Route overview
Gandhinagar to Dhar is about 366 km by road, roughly 8.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Gandhinagar to Dhar
About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Gandhinagar. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Shehera. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Jhabua. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 66 km (about 1h 19m of driving) — Arrive in Dhar
By bus: Gandhinagar to Dhar
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Gandhinagar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gandhinagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gandhinagar → Dhar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~366 km Takes about 8h 8m. Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,070. Usual tea/meal halts: Morwa (~170 km).
- Arrive in Dhar
By train: Gandhinagar to Dhar
The nearest railway stations are Ahmedabad Jn for Gandhinagar and Mhow (about 49 km away) for Dhar. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 12h in total: Ahmedabad-Asansol (Weekly) SF Parasnath Express (12941) 11:25 PM Ahmedabad Jn to 05:55 AM Ratlam Jn, then Ratlam Mhow Fast Passenger (52963) 07:30 AM Ratlam Jn to 11:25 AM Mhow — change at Ratlam Jn (about 1h 35m wait)
- With one change, 12h 20m in total: Azimabad Express (12947) 09:30 PM Ahmedabad Jn to 03:45 AM Ratlam Jn, then Ratlam Akola Passenger (52975) 06:00 AM Ratlam Jn to 09:50 AM Mhow — change at Ratlam Jn (about 2h 15m wait)
- With one change, 12h 40m in total: Sabarmati Express (19165) 08:50 PM Ahmedabad Jn to 05:30 AM Ujjain Jn, then Ujjain Mhow Passenger (52971) 06:20 AM Ujjain Jn to 09:30 AM Mhow — change at Ujjain Jn (about 50m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 366 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,130 · Sedan ₹4,860 · SUV ₹6,370 · Innova / MUV ₹7,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,350
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹400 · AC Seater ₹660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹590 · AC Sleeper ₹840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,070
- Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹540 · Second AC ₹760 · First AC ₹1,050
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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