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Ranchi to Dholavira

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

2000 kmDistance

40 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹22100

Sedan₹26100

SUV₹34150

Innova / MUV₹38200

Tempo Traveller₹44300

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2200

AC Seater₹3600

Non-AC Sleeper₹3200

AC Sleeper₹4600

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5650

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Train

Sleeper₹1230

Economy₹2030

Third AC₹2830

Second AC₹4030

First AC₹5630

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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: Ranchi to Dholavira

2000 km · ~43h 20m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Ranchi
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.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 400
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 550
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 700
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 800
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 950
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1100
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1200
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1350
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1500
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1600
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1750
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1900
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
100 km · 2h 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: Ranchi to Dholavira

2000 km · ~44h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Ranchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ranchi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~1000 km
~22h 13m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,850
Search buses Ranchi to Dholavira
Change buses at a major city (around km 1000)
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) · ~1000 km
~22h 13m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,850
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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: Ranchi to Dholavira

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 53h 40m in total

HATIA - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12812 · Superfast

09:40 AMHatia

26h 50m222 stops

12:30 PM^+1dKalyan Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 9h 55m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express

10:25 PMKalyan Jn

16h 55m136 stops

03:20 PM^+1dBhuj

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1 change · 58h 35m in total

Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express#12825 · Sampark Kranti

11:40 PMRanchi

20h 52m169 stops

08:32 PM^+1dGhaziabad

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Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 14h 18m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express

10:50 AMGhaziabad

23h 25m173 stops

10:15 AM^+1dBhuj

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1 change · 62h 5m in total

Ranchi Garib Nawaz Express#18631 · Express

08:10 PMRanchi

30h 40m197 stops

02:50 AM^+2dJaipur

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Change trains at Jaipur — about 15h 10m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express

06:00 PMJaipur

16h 15m115 stops

10:15 AM^+1dBhuj

2A3ASLRunning 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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