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Somnath to Rajkot

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Somnath, Gujarat to Rajkot, Gujarat.

212 kmDistance
4.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹230
AC Seater₹380
Non-AC Sleeper₹340
AC Sleeper₹490
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹640
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Train
Sleeper₹160
Economy₹240
Third AC₹330
Second AC₹450
First AC₹620
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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: Somnath to Rajkot

212 km · ~4h 34m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Somnath

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Gondal

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Rajkot

    Rajkot, 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: Somnath to Rajkot

212 km · ~4h 43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Somnath

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

  2. Somnath → Rajkot

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~212 km

    ~4h 43m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹640

  3. Arrive in Rajkot

    Rajkot, 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: Somnath to Rajkot

Nearest railway stations: Somnath for Somnath, Rajkot Jn for Rajkot.

Direct trains

VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16333 · Express
03:00 AMVeraval
3h 35m21 stops
06:35 AMRajkot Jn
Somnath-Jabalpur Express#11463 · Express
09:55 AMVeraval
4h 3m20 stops
01:58 PMRajkot Jn
SOMNATH - JABALPUR Exp (via Bina)#11465 · Express
09:55 AMVeraval
4h 3m22 stops
01:58 PMRajkot Jn
Veraval Mumbai Central Passenger Express#59460 · Passenger
01:20 PMVeraval
3h 55m20 stops
05:15 PMRajkot Jn
Veraval-Ahmedabad Somnath Express#19222 · Express
07:40 PMVeraval
3h 50m20 stops
11:30 PMRajkot Jn

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.

Somnath to Rajkot: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Somnath to Rajkot is about 212 km by road, roughly 4.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Junagadh.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 212 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹230 · AC Seater ₹380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹340 · AC Sleeper ₹490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹640
  • Train: Sleeper ₹160 · Economy ₹240 · Third AC ₹330 · Second AC ₹450 · First AC ₹620

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Somnath to Rajkot. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Sasan Gir45 km from Somnath
  2. Junagadh90 km from Somnath

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Things to Do in Rajkot

Krishna Water Park

This small amusement park includes a wave pool, a high pendulum slide and a rain discotheque for kids only.

Watson Museum

The Watson Museum was established in 1888 and was named after the British Political Agent of Kathiwad, Colonel John Watson. The Museum exhibits copies of artifacts from…

The Lang Library

The library has an extensive collection of old books and a repository of reference material linked to the colonial era.

Mohandas Gandhi High School

Where Mahatma Gandhi got his primary education. The buildings were built by the Nawab of Junagadh and took the name of the Duke Alfred of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Kaba Gandhi No Delo

Mahatma Gandhi's childhood residence. It has now been converted in to a memorial called "Gandhi Smriti".

Rotary Dolls Museum

This unique museum gives an overview to the culture and traditions of the world at large through a medium of various dolls

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Suggested Rajkot Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Rajkot

  • Travel from Somnath to Rajkot (about 4.2 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Mahatma Gandhi Museum

Day 2Explore Rajkot

  • Visit Watson Museum
  • Visit Rajkumar College
  • Visit Kaba Gandhi No Delo

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Mohandas Gandhi High School
  • Head back to Somnath
Suggested from Rajkot's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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