Jaisalmer to Dholavira
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 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: Jaisalmer to Dholavira
447 km · ~9h 36m · About 9h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Jaisalmer
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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.
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: Jaisalmer to Dholavira
447 km · ~9h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jaisalmer
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jaisalmer. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jaisalmer → Dholavira
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~447 km
~9h 56m|Tentative fare ₹490–₹1,300
- 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: Jaisalmer to Dholavira
Nearest railway stations: Jaisalmer for Jaisalmer, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 22h 8m in total
Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 6h 30m wait
1 change · 30h 8m in total
Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 15h 30m wait
1 change · 41h in total
Change trains at Phulera Jn — about 14h 34m 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
Jaisalmer to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jaisalmer to Dholavira is about 447 km by road, roughly 8.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 447 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,020 · Sedan ₹5,910 · SUV ₹7,750 · Innova / MUV ₹8,690 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,130
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹490 · AC Seater ₹800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹720 · AC Sleeper ₹1,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,300
- Train: Sleeper ₹300 · Economy ₹480 · Third AC ₹660 · Second AC ₹920 · First AC ₹1,280
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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