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Vasco da Gama to Dholavira

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vasco da Gama, Goa to Dholavira, Gujarat.

1321 kmDistance
26.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹14630
Sedan₹17270
SUV₹22610
Innova / MUV₹25300
Tempo Traveller₹29360
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1450
AC Seater₹2380
Non-AC Sleeper₹2110
AC Sleeper₹3040
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3750
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Train
Sleeper₹820
Economy₹1350
Third AC₹1880
Second AC₹2670
First AC₹3730
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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: Vasco da Gama to Dholavira

1321 km · ~28h 25m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vasco da Gama

    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. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 440

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 590

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 740

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

  7. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 881

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1031

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1181

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

  10. 140 km · 2h 48m 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: Vasco da Gama to Dholavira

1321 km · ~29h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Vasco da Gama

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

  2. Vasco da Gama → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~661 km

    ~14h 41m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 661)

    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) · ~661 km

    ~14h 41m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900

  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: Vasco da Gama to Dholavira

Nearest railway stations: Vasco Da Gama for Vasco da Gama, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.

Direct trains

NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
11:12 AMVerna
24h 21m166 stops
11:33 AM+1dSamakhiali Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 28h in total

MADGAON - CHANDIGARH Goa Sampark Kranti Exp#12449 · Sampark Kranti
11:20 AMMadgaon
9h 6m56 stops
08:26 PMKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 8m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
10:34 PMKopar Road
16h 46m132 stops
03:20 PM+1dBhuj

1 change · 28h 15m in total

ERNAKULAM - AJMER Marusagar Exp#12977 · Superfast
11:05 AMMadgaon
9h 21m56 stops
08:26 PMKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 8m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
10:34 PMKopar Road
16h 46m132 stops
03:20 PM+1dBhuj

1 change · 28h 15m in total

KOCHUVELI - BIKANER Express#16312 · Express
11:05 AMMadgaon
17h 14m116 stops
04:19 AM+1dMiyagam Karjan Junction Ng

Change trains at Miyagam Karjan Junction Ng — about 1h 2m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
05:21 AMMiyagam Karjan Junction Ng
9h 59m73 stops
03:20 PMBhuj

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

Vasco da Gama to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vasco da Gama to Dholavira is about 1321 km by road, roughly 26.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1321 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,630 · Sedan ₹17,270 · SUV ₹22,610 · Innova / MUV ₹25,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,360
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,450 · AC Seater ₹2,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,110 · AC Sleeper ₹3,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,750
  • Train: Sleeper ₹820 · Economy ₹1,350 · Third AC ₹1,880 · Second AC ₹2,670 · First AC ₹3,730

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

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