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Rishikesh to Dholavira

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

1370 kmDistance
27.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15170
Sedan₹17910
SUV₹23440
Innova / MUV₹26230
Tempo Traveller₹30440
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1510
AC Seater₹2470
Non-AC Sleeper₹2190
AC Sleeper₹3150
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3890
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Train
Sleeper₹850
Economy₹1400
Third AC₹1950
Second AC₹2770
First AC₹3870
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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: Rishikesh to Dholavira

1370 km · ~28h 44m · About 27h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rishikesh

    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. 193 km · 3h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 343

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 493

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

  5. 193 km · 3h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 685

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 835

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

  7. 193 km · 3h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1028

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1178

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

  9. 193 km · 3h 51m 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: Rishikesh to Dholavira

1370 km · ~30h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rishikesh

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

  2. Rishikesh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~685 km

    ~15h 13m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 685)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Dholavira

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~685 km

    ~15h 13m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970

  5. 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: Rishikesh to Dholavira

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 32h 43m in total

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
06:37 AMDoiwala
21h 23m189 stops
04:00 AM+1dVadodara Jn

Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 51m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
05:51 AMVadodara Jn
9h 29m66 stops
03:20 PMBhuj

1 change · 32h 43m in total

Uttranchal Express#19566 · Express
06:37 AMDoiwala
24h 49m180 stops
07:26 AM+1dViramgam Jn

Change trains at Viramgam Jn — about 1h 54m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
09:20 AMViramgam Jn
6h30 stops
03:20 PMBhuj

1 change · 34h 20m in total

Kumbh Express#12370 · Superfast
11:55 PMHaridwar Jn
3h 10m24 stops
03:05 AM+1dMoradabad

Change trains at Moradabad — about 5h 15m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
08:20 AMMoradabad
25h 55m196 stops
10:15 AM+1dBhuj

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

Rishikesh to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Dholavira is about 1370 km by road, roughly 27.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1370 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,170 · Sedan ₹17,910 · SUV ₹23,440 · Innova / MUV ₹26,230 · Tempo Traveller ₹30,440
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,510 · AC Seater ₹2,470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,190 · AC Sleeper ₹3,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,890
  • Train: Sleeper ₹850 · Economy ₹1,400 · Third AC ₹1,950 · Second AC ₹2,770 · First AC ₹3,870

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

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