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Pune to Dholavira

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pune, Maharashtra to Dholavira, Gujarat.

918 kmDistance
18.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹10200
Sedan₹12030
SUV₹15760
Innova / MUV₹17640
Tempo Traveller₹20500
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1010
AC Seater₹1650
Non-AC Sleeper₹1470
AC Sleeper₹2110
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2620
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Train
Sleeper₹580
Economy₹950
Third AC₹1320
Second AC₹1870
First AC₹2600
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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: Pune to Dholavira

918 km · ~19h 22m · About 18h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pune

    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. 156 km · 3h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 306

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 456

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

  5. 156 km · 3h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 612

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 762

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

  7. 156 km · 3h 7m 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: Pune to Dholavira

918 km · ~20h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Pune

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

  2. Pune → Dholavira

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~918 km

    ~20h 24m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620

  3. 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: Pune to Dholavira

Nearest railway stations: Pune Jn for Pune, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.

Direct trains

BANGALORE - GANDHIDHAM Exp#16506 · Express
06:53 PMShivajinagar
17h 2m158 stops
11:55 AM+1dSamakhiali Jn
PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
07:52 PMShivajinagar
16h 52m159 stops
12:44 PM+1dVondh

Other options with a change

1 change · 19h 30m in total

Pune Veraval Express#11088 · Express
07:50 PMPune Jn
6h 29m64 stops
02:19 AM+1dNavsari

Change trains at Navsari — about 45m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
03:04 AMNavsari
12h 16m96 stops
03:20 PMBhuj

1 change · 20h 30m in total

Pune - Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Duronto Express#12263 · Duronto
11:10 AMPune Jn
2h 26m36 stops
01:36 PMVasai Road

Change trains at Vasai Road — about 1h 59m wait

MUMBAI BANDRA - BHUJ Sayaji Nagari Exp#19115 · Express
03:35 PMVasai Road
16h 5m126 stops
07:40 AM+1dBhuj

1 change · 20h 30m in total

BANGALORE - GANDHIDHAM Exp#16506 · Express
06:50 PMPune Jn
14h 59m146 stops
09:49 AM+1dDhrangdhra

Change trains at Dhrangdhra — about 43m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
10:32 AMDhrangdhra
4h 48m24 stops
03:20 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

Pune to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pune to Dholavira is about 918 km by road, roughly 18.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 918 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,200 · Sedan ₹12,030 · SUV ₹15,760 · Innova / MUV ₹17,640 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,500
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,010 · AC Seater ₹1,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,470 · AC Sleeper ₹2,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,620
  • Train: Sleeper ₹580 · Economy ₹950 · Third AC ₹1,320 · Second AC ₹1,870 · First AC ₹2,600

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

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