Palakkad to Dholavira
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palakkad, Kerala to Dholavira, Gujarat.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Palakkad to Dholavira
2091 km · ~45h 9m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palakkad
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 418Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 568Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 718Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 836Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 986Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1136Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1255Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1405Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1555Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1673Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1823Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1973Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Palakkad to Dholavira
2091 km · ~46h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Palakkad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palakkad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palakkad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~697 km
~15h 29m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000
- Change buses at a major city (around km 697)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~697 km
~15h 29m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1394)
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.
- change point 2 → Dholavira
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~697 km
~15h 29m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000
- 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: Palakkad to Dholavira
Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 51h 23m in total
Change trains at Pune Jn — about 3h 20m wait
2 changes · 51h 23m in total
Change trains at Pune Jn — about 3h 20m wait
Change trains at Navsari — about 45m wait
2 changes · 52h 3m in total
Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Joravasan — about 40m wait
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
Palakkad to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palakkad to Dholavira is about 2091 km by road, roughly 41.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2091 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,100 · Sedan ₹27,280 · SUV ₹35,700 · Innova / MUV ₹39,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,300
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,300 · AC Seater ₹3,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,350 · AC Sleeper ₹4,810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,900
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,280 · Economy ₹2,120 · Third AC ₹2,960 · Second AC ₹4,210 · First AC ₹5,880
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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