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Kota to Dholavira

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

767 kmDistance
15.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹8540
Sedan₹10070
SUV₹13190
Innova / MUV₹14770
Tempo Traveller₹17170
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹840
AC Seater₹1380
Non-AC Sleeper₹1230
AC Sleeper₹1760
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2200
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Train
Sleeper₹490
Economy₹800
Third AC₹1100
Second AC₹1560
First AC₹2180
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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: Kota to Dholavira

767 km · ~16h 40m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kota

    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. 84 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 384

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 534

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 684

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

  7. 84 km · 1h 40m 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: Kota to Dholavira

767 km · ~17h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kota

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

  2. Kota → Dholavira

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~767 km

    ~17h 3m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200

  3. 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: Kota to Dholavira

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

Direct trains

HOWRAH - GANDHIDHAM Garbha Exp#12938 · Superfast
12:10 AMKota Jn
15h 45m128 stops
03:55 PMSamakhiali Jn
KAMAKHYA - GANDHIDHAM Exp#15668 · Express
06:20 AMKota Jn
20h 23m144 stops
02:43 AM+1dSamakhiali Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 17h 48m in total

August Kranti Rajdhani Express#12954 · Rajdhani
09:32 PMArnetha
6h 51m66 stops
04:23 AM+1dVadodara Jn

Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 28m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
05:51 AMVadodara Jn
9h 29m66 stops
03:20 PMBhuj

1 change · 18h 10m in total

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
03:20 PMArnetha
7h79 stops
10:20 PMVadodara Jn

Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 39m wait

MUMBAI BANDRA - BHUJ Kutch Exp#19131 · Express
11:59 PMVadodara Jn
9h 31m66 stops
09:30 AM+1dBhuj

1 change · 18h 36m in total

Mumbai Rajdhani Express#12952 · Rajdhani
08:44 PMArnetha
6h 40m66 stops
03:24 AM+1dVadodara Jn

Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 2h 27m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
05:51 AMVadodara Jn
9h 29m66 stops
03:20 PMBhuj

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

Kota to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kota to Dholavira is about 767 km by road, roughly 15.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 767 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,540 · Sedan ₹10,070 · SUV ₹13,190 · Innova / MUV ₹14,770 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,170
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹840 · AC Seater ₹1,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,230 · AC Sleeper ₹1,760 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,200
  • Train: Sleeper ₹490 · Economy ₹800 · Third AC ₹1,100 · Second AC ₹1,560 · First AC ₹2,180

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

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