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Kolhapur to Dholavira

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

1173 kmDistance
23.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹13000
Sedan₹15350
SUV₹20090
Innova / MUV₹22490
Tempo Traveller₹26110
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1290
AC Seater₹2110
Non-AC Sleeper₹1880
AC Sleeper₹2700
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3330
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Train
Sleeper₹730
Economy₹1200
Third AC₹1670
Second AC₹2380
First AC₹3310
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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: Kolhapur to Dholavira

1173 km · ~25h 28m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kolhapur

    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. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 391

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 541

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 691

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

  7. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 782

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 932

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1082

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

  10. 91 km · 1h 49m 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: Kolhapur to Dholavira

1173 km · ~26h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kolhapur

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

  2. Kolhapur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~587 km

    ~13h 3m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,690

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 587)

    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) · ~587 km

    ~13h 3m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,690

  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: Kolhapur to Dholavira

Nearest railway stations: C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 28h 50m in total

Kolhapur-Ahmedabad Express#11050 · Express
12:50 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
10h 55m76 stops
11:45 PMVasai Road

Change trains at Vasai Road — about 1h 8m wait

MUMBAI DADAR - BHUJ SF Exp#12959 · Superfast
12:53 AMVasai Road
16h 47m158 stops
05:40 PMBhuj

1 change · 30h 15m in total

Kolhapur-Nizamuddin Express#12147 · Superfast
09:05 AMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
6h 55m40 stops
04:00 PMPune Jn

Change trains at Pune Jn — about 3h 50m wait

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

1 change · 31h 25m in total

Koyna Express#11030 · Express
07:55 AMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
7h 58m41 stops
03:53 PMShivajinagar

Change trains at Shivajinagar — about 3h 59m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
07:52 PMShivajinagar
19h 28m169 stops
03:20 PM+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

Kolhapur to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kolhapur to Dholavira is about 1173 km by road, roughly 23.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1173 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,000 · Sedan ₹15,350 · SUV ₹20,090 · Innova / MUV ₹22,490 · Tempo Traveller ₹26,110
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,290 · AC Seater ₹2,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,880 · AC Sleeper ₹2,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,330
  • Train: Sleeper ₹730 · Economy ₹1,200 · Third AC ₹1,670 · Second AC ₹2,380 · First AC ₹3,310

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

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