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Udupi to Gir National Park

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Udupi, Karnataka to Gir National Park, Gujarat.

1245 kmDistance
24.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹47,947
Ertiga₹61,019
Innova₹63,634
Innova Crysta₹78,456
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,08,080

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,370
AC Seater₹2,240
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,990
AC Sleeper₹2,860
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,540
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Train
Sleeper₹780
Economy₹1,280
Third AC₹1,770
Second AC₹2,520
First AC₹3,520
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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: Udupi to Gir National Park

1245 km · ~26h 54m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Udupi

    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. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 415

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 565

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 715

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

  7. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 830

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 980

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1130

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

  10. 115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, 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: Udupi to Gir National Park

1245 km · ~27h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Udupi

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

  2. Udupi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~623 km

    ~13h 51m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,790

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 623)

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

  4. change point 1 → Gir National Park

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~623 km

    ~13h 51m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,790

  5. Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, 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: Udupi to Gir National Park

Nearest railway stations: Udupi for Udupi, Gir Hadmatiya for Gir National Park.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 40h 11m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
09:19 PMPadubidri
22h 46m154 stops
08:05 PM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 1h 55m wait

Ahmedabad-Veraval Somnath Express#19221 · Express
10:00 PMAhmedabad Jn
8h 20m54 stops
06:20 AM+1dVeraval

Change trains at Veraval — about 5h 40m wait

Veraval Kodinar Passenger#52954 · Passenger
12:00 PMVeraval
1h 30m5 stops
01:30 PMPrachi Road Junction

2 changes · 64h 11m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
09:19 PMPadubidri
22h 46m154 stops
08:05 PM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 14h 25m wait

Ahmedabad Somnath Intercity Express#19119 · Express
10:30 AMAhmedabad Jn
9h54 stops
07:30 PMVeraval

Change trains at Veraval — about 16h 30m wait

Veraval Kodinar Passenger#52954 · Passenger
12:00 PMVeraval
1h 30m5 stops
01:30 PMPrachi Road Junction

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.

Udupi to Gir National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Udupi to Gir National Park is about 1245 km by road, roughly 24.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1245 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹47,947 · Ertiga ₹61,019 · Innova ₹63,634 · Innova Crysta ₹78,456 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,08,080
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,370 · AC Seater ₹2,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,990 · AC Sleeper ₹2,860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,540
  • Train: Sleeper ₹780 · Economy ₹1,280 · Third AC ₹1,770 · Second AC ₹2,520 · First AC ₹3,520

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 Udupi to Gir National Park. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Murudeshwar115 km from Udupi

    Karnataka

  2. Karwar230 km from Udupi

    Karnataka

  3. Vasco da Gama320 km from Udupi

    Goa

  4. Sawantwadi390 km from Udupi

    Maharashtra

  5. Ratnagiri560 km from Udupi

    Maharashtra

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