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Visakhapatnam to Dholavira

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to Dholavira, Gujarat.

1971 kmDistance
39.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21780
Sedan₹25720
SUV₹33660
Innova / MUV₹37650
Tempo Traveller₹43660
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2170
AC Seater₹3550
Non-AC Sleeper₹3150
AC Sleeper₹4530
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5570
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Train
Sleeper₹1210
Economy₹2000
Third AC₹2790
Second AC₹3970
First AC₹5550
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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: Visakhapatnam to Dholavira

1971 km · ~42h 45m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Visakhapatnam

    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. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 394

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 544

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 694

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

  7. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 788

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 938

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1088

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

  10. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1183

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1333

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1483

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

  13. 94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1577

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1727

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1877

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

  16. 94 km · 1h 53m 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: Visakhapatnam to Dholavira

1971 km · ~43h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Visakhapatnam

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

  2. Visakhapatnam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~986 km

    ~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 986)

    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) · ~986 km

    ~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  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: Visakhapatnam to Dholavira

Nearest railway stations: Marripalem for Visakhapatnam, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 45h 39m in total

Puri - Okha (Weekly) Express#18401 · Express
04:41 PMKottavalasa
34h 59m253 stops
03:40 AM+2dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 3h 5m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14311 · Express
06:45 AMAhmedabad Jn
7h 35m44 stops
02:20 PMBhuj

1 change · 46h 39m in total

Puri - Okha (Weekly) Express#18401 · Express
04:41 PMKottavalasa
31h 3m209 stops
11:44 PM+1dUdhna Jn

Change trains at Udhna Jn — about 4h 1m wait

PUNE - BHUJ Ahimsa Exp#11092 · Express
03:45 AMUdhna Jn
11h 35m92 stops
03:20 PMBhuj

1 change · 48h 59m in total

Puri - Okha (Weekly) Express#18401 · Express
04:41 PMKottavalasa
31h 3m209 stops
11:44 PM+1dUdhna Jn

Change trains at Udhna Jn — about 4h 35m wait

MUMBAI DADAR - BHUJ SF Exp#12959 · Superfast
04:19 AMUdhna Jn
13h 21m123 stops
05:40 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

Visakhapatnam to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Visakhapatnam to Dholavira is about 1971 km by road, roughly 39.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1971 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,780 · Sedan ₹25,720 · SUV ₹33,660 · Innova / MUV ₹37,650 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,660
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,170 · AC Seater ₹3,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,150 · AC Sleeper ₹4,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹2,000 · Third AC ₹2,790 · Second AC ₹3,970 · First AC ₹5,550

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

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