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Mapusa to Gir National Park

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

895 kmDistance
17.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹34,452
Ertiga₹43,849
Innova₹45,729
Innova Crysta₹56,376
Tempo Traveller (12)₹77,680

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹980
AC Seater₹1,610
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,430
AC Sleeper₹2,060
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,560
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Train
Sleeper₹570
Economy₹930
Third AC₹1,280
Second AC₹1,820
First AC₹2,540
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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 Gir National Park

895 km · ~19h 14m · About 18h of driving split over 2 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. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 448

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 598

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 748

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

  7. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, 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 Gir National Park

895 km · ~19h 53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Gir National Park

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~895 km

    ~19h 53m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,560

  3. Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, 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 Gir National Park

Nearest railway stations: Thivim for Mapusa, Gir Hadmatiya for Gir National Park.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 48h 39m in total

TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
11:28 AMKarmali
27h 13m192 stops
02:41 PM+1dJunagadh Jn

Change trains at Junagadh Jn — about 16h 34m wait

Junagadh Delvada Passenger#52952 · Passenger
07:15 AMJunagadh Jn
4h 52m14 stops
12:07 PMJamwala

1 change · 49h 33m in total

TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
11:28 AMKarmali
29h 12m201 stops
04:40 PM+1dVeraval

Change trains at Veraval — about 17h 5m wait

Veraval Dhasa Passenger#52929 · Passenger
09:45 AMVeraval
3h 16m6 stops
01:01 PMSatadhar

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.

Mapusa to Gir National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mapusa to Gir National Park is about 895 km by road, roughly 17.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 895 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹34,452 · Ertiga ₹43,849 · Innova ₹45,729 · Innova Crysta ₹56,376 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹77,680
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹980 · AC Seater ₹1,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,430 · AC Sleeper ₹2,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,560
  • Train: Sleeper ₹570 · Economy ₹930 · Third AC ₹1,280 · Second AC ₹1,820 · First AC ₹2,540

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Gir National Park.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Mapusa to Gir National Park. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Tarkarli75 km from Mapusa

    Maharashtra

  2. Ratnagiri210 km from Mapusa

    Maharashtra

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Things to Do in Gir National Park

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