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Mangaluru to Dholavira

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

1709 kmDistance
34.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18900
Sedan₹22320
SUV₹29200
Innova / MUV₹32670
Tempo Traveller₹37900
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1880
AC Seater₹3080
Non-AC Sleeper₹2730
AC Sleeper₹3930
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4840
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Train
Sleeper₹1060
Economy₹1740
Third AC₹2420
Second AC₹3450
First AC₹4820
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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: Mangaluru to Dholavira

1709 km · ~36h 51m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mangaluru

    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. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 427

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 577

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 727

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

  7. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 855

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1005

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1155

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

  10. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1282

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1432

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1582

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

  13. 127 km · 2h 33m 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: Mangaluru to Dholavira

1709 km · ~38h · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Mangaluru

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

  2. Mangaluru → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~855 km

    ~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 855)

    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) · ~855 km

    ~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  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: Mangaluru to Dholavira

Nearest railway stations: Mangalore Cntl for Mangaluru, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.

Direct trains

NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
05:31 AMThokur
30h 2m196 stops
11:33 AM+1dSamakhiali Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 33h 50m in total

ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
05:30 AMManjeshwar
13h 43m88 stops
07:13 PMKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 3h 21m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
10:34 PMKopar Road
16h 46m132 stops
03:20 PM+1dBhuj

1 change · 33h 51m in total

TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp#12431 · Rajdhani
05:29 AMManjeshwar
13h 17m87 stops
06:46 PMKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 3h 48m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
10:34 PMKopar Road
16h 46m132 stops
03:20 PM+1dBhuj

1 change · 34h 58m in total

ERNAKULAM - AJMER Marusagar Exp#12977 · Superfast
04:22 AMManjeshwar
17h 57m103 stops
10:19 PMGholvad

Change trains at Gholvad — about 2h 49m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
01:08 AMGholvad
14h 12m116 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

Mangaluru to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mangaluru to Dholavira is about 1709 km by road, roughly 34.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1709 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,900 · Sedan ₹22,320 · SUV ₹29,200 · Innova / MUV ₹32,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,900
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,880 · AC Seater ₹3,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,730 · AC Sleeper ₹3,930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,840
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,740 · Third AC ₹2,420 · Second AC ₹3,450 · First AC ₹4,820

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

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