Rishikesh to Dholavira
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 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: Rishikesh to Dholavira
1370 km · ~28h 44m · About 27h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
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.
193 km · 3h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 343Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 493Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
193 km · 3h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 685Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 835Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
193 km · 3h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1028Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1178Look 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: Rishikesh to Dholavira
1370 km · ~30h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Rishikesh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~685 km
~15h 13m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
- 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.
- change point 1 → Dholavira
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~685 km
~15h 13m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
- 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
Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 51m wait
1 change · 32h 43m in total
Change trains at Viramgam Jn — about 1h 54m wait
1 change · 34h 20m in total
Change trains at Moradabad — about 5h 15m 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
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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