Malda to Dholavira
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Malda, West Bengal 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: Malda to Dholavira
2363 km · ~51h 16m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Malda
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
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.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 394Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 544Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 694Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 788Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 938Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1088Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1182Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1332Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1482Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1575Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1725Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1875Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1969Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2119Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2269Look 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: Malda to Dholavira
2363 km · ~52h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Malda
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Malda. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Malda → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 788)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1575)
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.
- change point 2 → Dholavira
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- 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: Malda to Dholavira
Nearest railway stations: Malda Town for Malda, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 55h 9m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 5h 32m wait
1 change · 59h 14m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 5h 32m wait
1 change · 59h 44m in total
Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 3h 25m 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
Malda to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Malda to Dholavira is about 2363 km by road, roughly 47.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2363 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,090 · Sedan ₹30,820 · SUV ₹40,320 · Innova / MUV ₹45,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,290
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,600 · AC Seater ₹4,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,780 · AC Sleeper ₹5,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,670
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,450 · Economy ₹2,390 · Third AC ₹3,340 · Second AC ₹4,760 · First AC ₹6,650
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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