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Jammu to Dholavira

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

1407 kmDistance
28.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15580
Sedan₹18390
SUV₹24070
Innova / MUV₹26930
Tempo Traveller₹31250
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1550
AC Seater₹2530
Non-AC Sleeper₹2250
AC Sleeper₹3240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3990
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Train
Sleeper₹870
Economy₹1440
Third AC₹2000
Second AC₹2840
First AC₹3970
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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: Jammu to Dholavira

1407 km · ~30h 48m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jammu

    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. 52 km · 1h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 352

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 502

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 652

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

  7. 52 km · 1h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 704

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 854

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1004

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

  10. 52 km · 1h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1055

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1205

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1355

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

  13. 52 km · 1h 2m 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: Jammu to Dholavira

1407 km · ~31h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Jammu

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

  2. Jammu → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~704 km

    ~15h 39m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 704)

    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) · ~704 km

    ~15h 39m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020

  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: Jammu to Dholavira

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 37h 15m in total

Shalimar Express#14646 · Express
09:00 PMJammu Tawi
13h 55m89 stops
10:55 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 45m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
11:40 AMOld Delhi
22h 35m168 stops
10:15 AM+1dBhuj

1 change · 38h in total

Archana Express#12356 · Superfast
08:15 PMJammu Tawi
10h 30m92 stops
06:45 AM+1dMoradabad

Change trains at Moradabad — about 1h 35m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
08:20 AMMoradabad
25h 55m196 stops
10:15 AM+1dBhuj

1 change · 38h in total

Jammu Kanpur Express#12470 · Superfast
08:15 PMJammu Tawi
10h 30m92 stops
06:45 AM+1dMoradabad

Change trains at Moradabad — about 1h 35m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
08:20 AMMoradabad
25h 55m196 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

Jammu to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jammu to Dholavira is about 1407 km by road, roughly 28.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1407 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,580 · Sedan ₹18,390 · SUV ₹24,070 · Innova / MUV ₹26,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹31,250
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,550 · AC Seater ₹2,530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,250 · AC Sleeper ₹3,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,990
  • Train: Sleeper ₹870 · Economy ₹1,440 · Third AC ₹2,000 · Second AC ₹2,840 · First AC ₹3,970

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

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