Puducherry to Dholavira
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Puducherry, Puducherry 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: Puducherry to Dholavira
2171 km · ~46h 45m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Puducherry
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.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 434Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 584Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 734Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 868Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1018Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1168Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1303Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1453Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1603Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1737Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1887Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2037Look 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: Puducherry to Dholavira
2171 km · ~48h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Puducherry
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Puducherry. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Puducherry → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~724 km
~16h 5m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080
- Change buses at a major city (around km 724)
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) · ~724 km
~16h 5m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1447)
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) · ~724 km
~16h 5m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080
- 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: Puducherry to Dholavira
Nearest railway stations: Puducherry for Puducherry, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 54h 15m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 2h wait
Change trains at Udhna Jn — about 4h 4m wait
2 changes · 63h in total
Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 10h 59m wait
Change trains at Gothaj — about 6h 51m wait
2 changes · 63h in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 17h 5m wait
Change trains at Gothaj — about 43m 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
Puducherry to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Puducherry to Dholavira is about 2171 km by road, roughly 43.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2171 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,980 · Sedan ₹28,320 · SUV ₹37,060 · Innova / MUV ₹41,450 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,060
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,390 · AC Seater ₹3,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,470 · AC Sleeper ₹4,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,130
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,330 · Economy ₹2,200 · Third AC ₹3,070 · Second AC ₹4,370 · First AC ₹6,110
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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