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Nagercoil to Dholavira

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu to Dholavira, Gujarat.

2481 kmDistance
49.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27390
Sedan₹32350
SUV₹42330
Innova / MUV₹47340
Tempo Traveller₹54880
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2730
AC Seater₹4470
Non-AC Sleeper₹3970
AC Sleeper₹5710
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7000
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Train
Sleeper₹1520
Economy₹2510
Third AC₹3500
Second AC₹4990
First AC₹6980
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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: Nagercoil to Dholavira

2481 km · ~53h 37m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nagercoil

    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. 114 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 414

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 564

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 714

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

  7. 114 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 827

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 977

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1127

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

  10. 114 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1241

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1391

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1541

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

  13. 114 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1654

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1804

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1954

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

  16. 114 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2068

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2218

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2368

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

  19. 114 km · 2h 16m 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: Nagercoil to Dholavira

2481 km · ~55h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nagercoil

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

  2. Nagercoil → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~827 km

    ~18h 23m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 827)

    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) · ~827 km

    ~18h 23m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1654)

    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) · ~827 km

    ~18h 23m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  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: Nagercoil to Dholavira

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

Direct trains

NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
01:37 PMNagercoil Town
45h 56m329 stops
11:33 AM+2dSamakhiali Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 48h 51m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
06:49 AMNorth Panakudi
29h 46m216 stops
12:35 PM+1dVasai Road

Change trains at Vasai Road — about 3h wait

MUMBAI BANDRA - BHUJ Sayaji Nagari Exp#19115 · Express
03:35 PMVasai Road
16h 5m126 stops
07:40 AM+1dBhuj

1 change · 49h 50m in total

NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
01:30 PMNagercoil Jn
32h 39m210 stops
10:09 PM+1dBhiwandi Road

Change trains at Bhiwandi Road — about 41m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
10:50 PMBhiwandi Road
16h 30m131 stops
03:20 PM+1dBhuj

1 change · 50h 41m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
06:49 AMNorth Panakudi
29h 46m216 stops
12:35 PM+1dVasai Road

Change trains at Vasai Road — about 5h 29m wait

MUMBAI BANDRA - BHUJ Kutch Exp#19131 · Express
06:04 PMVasai Road
15h 26m127 stops
09:30 AM+1dBhuj

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

Nagercoil to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nagercoil to Dholavira is about 2481 km by road, roughly 49.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2481 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,390 · Sedan ₹32,350 · SUV ₹42,330 · Innova / MUV ₹47,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,880
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,730 · AC Seater ₹4,470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,970 · AC Sleeper ₹5,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,000
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,520 · Economy ₹2,510 · Third AC ₹3,500 · Second AC ₹4,990 · First AC ₹6,980

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

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