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Rajkot to Papikonda National Park

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rajkot, Gujarat to Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh.

1645 kmDistance
32.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18200
Sedan₹21490
SUV₹28120
Innova / MUV₹31460
Tempo Traveller₹36490
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1810
AC Seater₹2960
Non-AC Sleeper₹2630
AC Sleeper₹3780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4660
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Train
Sleeper₹1020
Economy₹1680
Third AC₹2330
Second AC₹3320
First AC₹4640
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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: Rajkot to Papikonda National Park

1645 km · ~35h 34m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rajkot

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 111 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 411

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 561

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 711

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

  7. 111 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 823

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 973

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1123

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

  10. 111 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1234

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1384

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1534

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

  13. 111 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Papikonda National Park

    Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh

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: Rajkot to Papikonda National Park

1645 km · ~36h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rajkot

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

  2. Rajkot → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~823 km

    ~18h 17m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,350

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 823)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Papikonda National Park. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Papikonda National Park

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~823 km

    ~18h 17m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,350

  5. Arrive in Papikonda National Park

    Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh

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

By Train: Rajkot to Papikonda National Park

Nearest railway stations: Rajkot Jn for Rajkot, Kovvur (about 29 km away) for Papikonda National Park.

Direct trains

Okha Puri Weekly Express#18402 · Express
12:20 PMRajkot Jn
33h 9m251 stops
09:29 PM+1dKovvur

Other options with a change

1 change · 34h 4m in total

PORBANDAR - K SANTRAGANCHI Kavi Guru SF Exp#12949 · Superfast
11:32 AMBhakti Nagar
1h 4m9 stops
12:36 PMLunseriya

Change trains at Lunseriya — about 41m wait

Okha Puri Weekly Express#18402 · Express
01:17 PMLunseriya
32h 19m244 stops
09:36 PM+1dRajamundry

1 change · 34h 38m in total

Somnath Ahmedabad Intercity Express#19120 · Express
10:58 AMBhakti Nagar
41m5 stops
11:39 AMSindhawadar

Change trains at Sindhawadar — about 1h 13m wait

Okha Puri Weekly Express#18402 · Express
12:52 PMSindhawadar
32h 44m248 stops
09:36 PM+1dRajamundry

1 change · 35h 10m in total

Veraval Pune Express#11087 · Express
10:26 AMBhakti Nagar
1h 17m11 stops
11:43 AMLakhamanchi

Change trains at Lakhamanchi — about 1h 46m wait

Okha Puri Weekly Express#18402 · Express
01:29 PMLakhamanchi
32h 7m242 stops
09:36 PM+1dRajamundry

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

Rajkot to Papikonda National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rajkot to Papikonda National Park is about 1645 km by road, roughly 32.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1645 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,200 · Sedan ₹21,490 · SUV ₹28,120 · Innova / MUV ₹31,460 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,490
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,810 · AC Seater ₹2,960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,630 · AC Sleeper ₹3,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,660
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,020 · Economy ₹1,680 · Third AC ₹2,330 · Second AC ₹3,320 · First AC ₹4,640

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

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