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Munnar to Dholavira

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

2207 kmDistance
44.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24380
Sedan₹28790
SUV₹37670
Innova / MUV₹42130
Tempo Traveller₹48850
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2430
AC Seater₹3970
Non-AC Sleeper₹3530
AC Sleeper₹5080
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6230
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Train
Sleeper₹1350
Economy₹2240
Third AC₹3120
Second AC₹4440
First AC₹6210
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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: Munnar to Dholavira

2207 km · ~47h 28m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Munnar

    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. 141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 441

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 591

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 741

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

  7. 141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 883

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1033

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1183

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

  10. 141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1324

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1474

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1624

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

  13. 141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1766

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1916

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2066

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

  16. 141 km · 2h 50m 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: Munnar to Dholavira

2207 km · ~49h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Munnar

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

  2. Munnar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~736 km

    ~16h 21m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 736)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~736 km

    ~16h 21m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1471)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Dholavira

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~736 km

    ~16h 21m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  7. 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: Munnar to Dholavira

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.

Direct trains

NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
08:34 PMAngamali
38h 59m270 stops
11:33 AM+2dSamakhiali Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 39h 50m in total

ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
11:30 PMErnakulam Jn
19h 43m165 stops
07:13 PM+1dKopar 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 · 40h 55m in total

TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp#12431 · Rajdhani
10:25 PMErnakulam Jn
20h 21m164 stops
06:46 PM+1dKopar 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 · 42h 10m in total

ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
11:30 PMErnakulam Jn
20h 15m171 stops
07:45 PM+1dVasai Road

Change trains at Vasai Road — about 5h 8m wait

MUMBAI DADAR - BHUJ SF Exp#12959 · Superfast
12:53 AMVasai Road
16h 47m158 stops
05:40 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

Munnar to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Dholavira is about 2207 km by road, roughly 44.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2207 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,380 · Sedan ₹28,790 · SUV ₹37,670 · Innova / MUV ₹42,130 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,850
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,430 · AC Seater ₹3,970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,530 · AC Sleeper ₹5,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,230
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,350 · Economy ₹2,240 · Third AC ₹3,120 · Second AC ₹4,440 · First AC ₹6,210

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

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