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Lucknow to Dholavira

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Dholavira, Gujarat.

1465 kmDistance
29.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16220
Sedan₹19150
SUV₹25060
Innova / MUV₹28040
Tempo Traveller₹32530
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1610
AC Seater₹2640
Non-AC Sleeper₹2340
AC Sleeper₹3370
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4150
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Train
Sleeper₹910
Economy₹1500
Third AC₹2080
Second AC₹2960
First AC₹4130
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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: Lucknow to Dholavira

1465 km · ~31h 58m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Lucknow

    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. 66 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 366

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 516

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 666

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

  7. 66 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 733

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 883

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1033

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

  10. 66 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1099

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1249

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1399

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

  13. 66 km · 1h 20m 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: Lucknow to Dholavira

1465 km · ~32h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Lucknow

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

  2. Lucknow → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~733 km

    ~16h 17m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 733)

    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) · ~733 km

    ~16h 17m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  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: Lucknow to Dholavira

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

Direct trains

KAMAKHYA - GANDHIDHAM Exp#15668 · Express
05:35 PMLucknow
33h 8m242 stops
02:43 AM+2dSamakhiali Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 29h 8m in total

Marudhar Express#14863 · Express
12:30 AMLucknow
16h 30m119 stops
05:00 PMJodhpur Jn

Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 3h 45m wait

Jodhpur Gandhidham Express#14801 · Express
08:45 PMJodhpur Jn
8h 53m45 stops
05:38 AM+1dBhachau Bg

1 change · 29h 8m in total

Marudhar Express#14865 · Express
12:30 AMLucknow
16h 30m119 stops
05:00 PMJodhpur Jn

Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 3h 45m wait

Jodhpur Gandhidham Express#14801 · Express
08:45 PMJodhpur Jn
8h 53m45 stops
05:38 AM+1dBhachau Bg

1 change · 29h 53m in total

Marudhar Express#14853 · Express
11:45 PMMalhour
17h 15m120 stops
05:00 PM+1dJodhpur Jn

Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 3h 45m wait

Jodhpur Gandhidham Express#14801 · Express
08:45 PMJodhpur Jn
8h 53m45 stops
05:38 AM+1dBhachau Bg

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

Lucknow to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Lucknow to Dholavira is about 1465 km by road, roughly 29.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1465 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,220 · Sedan ₹19,150 · SUV ₹25,060 · Innova / MUV ₹28,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,530
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,610 · AC Seater ₹2,640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,340 · AC Sleeper ₹3,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,150
  • Train: Sleeper ₹910 · Economy ₹1,500 · Third AC ₹2,080 · Second AC ₹2,960 · First AC ₹4,130

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

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