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Mapusa to Dholavira

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

1295 kmDistance
25.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹14350
Sedan₹16940
SUV₹22170
Innova / MUV₹24810
Tempo Traveller₹28790
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1420
AC Seater₹2330
Non-AC Sleeper₹2070
AC Sleeper₹2980
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3680
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Train
Sleeper₹810
Economy₹1330
Third AC₹1840
Second AC₹2620
First AC₹3660
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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: Mapusa to Dholavira

1295 km · ~27h 54m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mapusa

    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. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 432

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 582

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 732

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

  7. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 863

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1013

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1163

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

  10. 132 km · 2h 38m 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: Mapusa to Dholavira

1295 km · ~28h 48m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Mapusa

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

  2. Mapusa → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~648 km

    ~14h 24m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,860

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 648)

    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) · ~648 km

    ~14h 24m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,860

  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: Mapusa to Dholavira

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

Direct trains

NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
11:34 AMThivim
23h 59m164 stops
11:33 AM+1dSamakhiali Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 27h 26m in total

MADGAON - CHANDIGARH Goa Sampark Kranti Exp#12449 · Sampark Kranti
11:54 AMKarmali
8h 32m52 stops
08:26 PMKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 8m wait

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

1 change · 27h 48m in total

ERNAKULAM - AJMER Marusagar Exp#12977 · Superfast
11:32 AMKarmali
8h 54m52 stops
08:26 PMKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 8m wait

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

1 change · 27h 52m in total

TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
11:28 AMKarmali
16h 51m111 stops
04:19 AM+1dMiyagam Karjan Junction Ng

Change trains at Miyagam Karjan Junction Ng — about 1h 2m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
05:21 AMMiyagam Karjan Junction Ng
9h 59m73 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

Mapusa to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mapusa to Dholavira is about 1295 km by road, roughly 25.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1295 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,350 · Sedan ₹16,940 · SUV ₹22,170 · Innova / MUV ₹24,810 · Tempo Traveller ₹28,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,420 · AC Seater ₹2,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,070 · AC Sleeper ₹2,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,680
  • Train: Sleeper ₹810 · Economy ₹1,330 · Third AC ₹1,840 · Second AC ₹2,620 · First AC ₹3,660

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

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