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Panaji to Gir National Park

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Panaji, Goa to Gir National Park, Gujarat.

909 kmDistance
18.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹34,951
Ertiga₹44,496
Innova₹46,405
Innova Crysta₹57,199
Tempo Traveller (12)₹78,856

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,000
AC Seater₹1,640
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,450
AC Sleeper₹2,090
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,600
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Train
Sleeper₹580
Economy₹940
Third AC₹1,300
Second AC₹1,850
First AC₹2,580
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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: Panaji to Gir National Park

909 km · ~19h 11m · About 18h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Panaji

    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. 153 km · 3h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 303

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 453

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

  5. 153 km · 3h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 606

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 756

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

  7. 153 km · 3h 4m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, 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: Panaji to Gir National Park

909 km · ~20h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Panaji

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

  2. Panaji → Gir National Park

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~909 km

    ~20h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600

  3. Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, 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: Panaji to Gir National Park

Nearest railway stations: Vasco Da Gama for Panaji, Gir Hadmatiya for Gir National Park.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 48h 59m in total

TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
11:08 AMMajorda
27h 33m194 stops
02:41 PM+1dJunagadh Jn

Change trains at Junagadh Jn — about 16h 34m wait

Junagadh Delvada Passenger#52952 · Passenger
07:15 AMJunagadh Jn
4h 52m14 stops
12:07 PMJamwala

1 change · 49h 53m in total

TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
11:08 AMMajorda
29h 32m203 stops
04:40 PM+1dVeraval

Change trains at Veraval — about 17h 5m wait

Veraval Dhasa Passenger#52929 · Passenger
09:45 AMVeraval
3h 16m6 stops
01:01 PMSatadhar

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.

Panaji to Gir National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Panaji to Gir National Park is about 909 km by road, roughly 18.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 909 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹34,951 · Ertiga ₹44,496 · Innova ₹46,405 · Innova Crysta ₹57,199 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹78,856
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,000 · AC Seater ₹1,640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,450 · AC Sleeper ₹2,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹580 · Economy ₹940 · Third AC ₹1,300 · Second AC ₹1,850 · First AC ₹2,580

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Gir National Park.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Panaji to Gir National Park. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Tarkarli85 km from Panaji

    Maharashtra

  2. Ratnagiri225 km from Panaji

    Maharashtra

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Things to Do in Gir National Park

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