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Nellore to Dholavira

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Dholavira, Gujarat.

1908 kmDistance
38.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21090
Sedan₹24900
SUV₹32590
Innova / MUV₹36450
Tempo Traveller₹42280
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2100
AC Seater₹3430
Non-AC Sleeper₹3050
AC Sleeper₹4390
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5390
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Train
Sleeper₹1170
Economy₹1940
Third AC₹2700
Second AC₹3850
First AC₹5370
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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: Nellore to Dholavira

1908 km · ~41h 30m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nellore

    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. 82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 382

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 532

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 682

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

  7. 82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 763

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 913

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1063

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

  10. 82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1145

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1295

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1445

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

  13. 82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1526

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1676

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1826

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

  16. 82 km · 1h 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: Nellore to Dholavira

1908 km · ~42h 24m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nellore

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

  2. Nellore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~954 km

    ~21h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 954)

    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) · ~954 km

    ~21h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  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: Nellore to Dholavira

Nearest railway stations: Nellore South for Nellore, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 39h 18m in total

CHENNAI EGMORE - JODHPUR Exp#16125 · Express
06:12 PMVedayapalem
27h 58m217 stops
10:10 PM+1dBharuch Jn

Change trains at Bharuch Jn — about 43m wait

MUMBAI BANDRA - BHUJ Kutch Exp#19131 · Express
10:53 PMBharuch Jn
10h 37m79 stops
09:30 AM+1dBhuj

1 change · 43h 19m in total

Navajivan Express#12656 · Superfast
12:21 PMVedayapalem
26h 24m187 stops
02:45 PM+1dUdhna Jn

Change trains at Udhna Jn — about 4h 14m wait

MUMBAI BANDRA - BHUJ Sayaji Nagari Exp#19115 · Express
06:59 PMUdhna Jn
12h 41m91 stops
07:40 AM+1dBhuj

1 change · 44h 8m in total

CHENNAI EGMORE - JODHPUR Exp#16125 · Express
06:12 PMVedayapalem
30h 48m252 stops
01:00 AM+2dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 5h 45m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14311 · Express
06:45 AMAhmedabad Jn
7h 35m44 stops
02:20 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

Nellore to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nellore to Dholavira is about 1908 km by road, roughly 38.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1908 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,090 · Sedan ₹24,900 · SUV ₹32,590 · Innova / MUV ₹36,450 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,280
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,100 · AC Seater ₹3,430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,050 · AC Sleeper ₹4,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,390
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,170 · Economy ₹1,940 · Third AC ₹2,700 · Second AC ₹3,850 · First AC ₹5,370

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

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