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Palampur to Dholavira

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

1436 kmDistance

28.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹15900

Sedan₹18770

SUV₹24560

Innova / MUV₹27480

Tempo Traveller₹31890

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1580

AC Seater₹2580

Non-AC Sleeper₹2300

AC Sleeper₹3300

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4070

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Train

Sleeper₹890

Economy₹1470

Third AC₹2040

Second AC₹2900

First AC₹4050

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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.

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By Car: Palampur to Dholavira

1436 km · ~31h 23m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Palampur
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
59 km · 1h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 359
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 509
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 659
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
59 km · 1h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 718
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 868
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1018
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
59 km · 1h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1077
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1227
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1377
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
59 km · 1h 11m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dholavira
Dholavira, Gujarat
Hotels in Dholavira

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: Palampur to Dholavira

1436 km · ~31h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Palampur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palampur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Palampur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~718 km
~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
Search buses Palampur to Dholavira
Change buses at a major city (around km 718)
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 → Dholavira
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~718 km
~15h 57m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,060
Search buses Palampur to Dholavira
Arrive in Dholavira
Dholavira, Gujarat
Hotels in Dholavira

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Palampur to Dholavira

Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 44h 5m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger

02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola

6h 15m29 stops

08:25 PMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express

10:30 PMPathankot

8h 48m77 stops

07:18 AM^+1dDelhi Sarai Rohilla

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Delhi Sarai Rohilla — about 4h 39m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express

11:57 AMDelhi Sarai Rohilla

22h 18m166 stops

10:15 AM^+1dBhuj

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 48h 10m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger

02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola

6h 15m29 stops

08:25 PMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express

10:30 PMPathankot

8h 46m76 stops

07:16 AM^+1dDaya Basti

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Change trains at Daya Basti — about 4h 43m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14311 · Express

11:59 AMDaya Basti

26h 21m202 stops

02:20 PM^+1dBhuj

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 63h 28m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger

02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola

6h 15m29 stops

08:25 PMPathankot

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Pathankot — about 14h 50m wait

JAMMU TAWI - AHMEDABAD Exp#19224 · Express

11:15 AMPathankot

18h 20m116 stops

05:35 AM^+1dJodhpur Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 15h 10m wait

Jodhpur Gandhidham Express#14801 · Express

08:45 PMJodhpur Jn

8h 53m45 stops

05:38 AM^+1dBhachau Bg

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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