Valsad to Mandu
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Valsad, Gujarat to Mandu, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 418 km
Approx Duration: 9.3 hrs
Route overview
Valsad to Mandu is about 418 km by road, roughly 9.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Valsad to Mandu
About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Valsad. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 118 km (about 2h 22m of driving) — Arrive in Mandu
By bus: Valsad to Mandu
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Valsad. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Valsad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Valsad → Mandu. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~418 km Takes about 9h 17m. Tentative fare ₹460–₹1,220.
- Arrive in Mandu
By train: Valsad to Mandu
The nearest railway stations are Valsad for Valsad and Mhow (about 44 km away) for Mandu. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 12h 25m in total: Mumbai Central- Indore Duronto Express (12227) 02:00 AM Atul to 11:15 AM Indore Jn Bg, then Ratlam Mhow Fast Passenger (52957) 01:25 PM Indore Jn Bg to 02:25 PM Mhow — change at Indore Jn Bg (about 2h 10m wait)
- With one change, 12h 46m in total: Mumbai Central Jaipur AC Duronto Express (12239) 01:39 AM Atul to 07:35 AM Ratlam Jn, then Ratlam Mhow Fast Passenger (52957) 10:30 AM Ratlam Jn to 02:25 PM Mhow — change at Ratlam Jn (about 2h 55m wait)
- With one change, 13h 50m in total: Mumbai Central- Indore Duronto Express (12227) 02:00 AM Atul to 11:15 AM Lakshmibai Nagar, then Indore Mhow Passenger (52979) 02:53 PM Lakshmibai Nagar to 03:50 PM Mhow — change at Lakshmibai Nagar (about 3h 38m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 418 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,700 · Sedan ₹5,530 · SUV ₹7,260 · Innova / MUV ₹8,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹9,500
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹460 · AC Seater ₹750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹670 · AC Sleeper ₹960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,220
- Train: Sleeper ₹280 · Economy ₹450 · Third AC ₹620 · Second AC ₹870 · First AC ₹1,200
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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