Dwarka is well-connected by the Indian railway network. The nearest railway station is Dwarka Railway Station (DWK), which is just about 2 km away from the city center. Passenger and express trains from various parts of the country halt here, providing services to pilgrims and tourists alike.
The nearest airport to Dwarka is Jamnagar Airport (JGA), located approximately 127 km away. Another nearby major airport is the Rajkot Airport (RAJ), which is about 225 km from Dwarka. From the airport, visitors can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Dwarka.
Dwarka is connected by road to various cities and towns in Gujarat and other neighboring states. Regular bus services from the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) as well as private operators are available to reach Dwarka.
City | By Road | By Flight | By Train |
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Mumbai | Approximately 940 km via NH 48 and NH 27. Suggested stopover: Vadodara. | Nearest airport: Jamnagar Airport (JGA). | Direct trains to Dwarka are available. |
Delhi | Approximately 1,380 km via NH48. Suggested stopover: Jaipur and Udaipur. | Nearest airport: Jamnagar Airport (JGA). | Trains like the Uttaranchal Express can be taken to reach Dwarka. |
Kolkata | Approximately 2,100 km via NH19. Suggested stopovers: Varanasi and Prayagraj. | Nearest airport: Jamnagar Airport (JGA). | Multiple trains such as the Puri Okha Express connect Kolkata to Dwarka. |
Chennai | Approximately 1,900 km via NH48. Suggested stopovers: Pune and Mumbai. | Nearest airport: Jamnagar Airport (JGA). | Take trains like the Navjeevan Express to reach Dwarka. |
Bengaluru | Approximately 1,700 km via NH48. Suggested stopovers: Pune and Mumbai. | Nearest airport: Jamnagar Airport (JGA). | There are connecting trains such as the Gandhidham Express. |
Hyderabad | Approximately 1,300 km via NH 63. Suggested stopovers: Solapur and Vadodara. | Nearest airport: Jamnagar Airport (JGA). | Several trains are available including the Secunderabad-Rajkot Express. |
Ahmedabad | Approximately 450 km via NH947 and NH27. No major stopover required. | Take a flight to Jamnagar Airport (JGA) and then a road trip to Dwarka. | Several direct trains including the Dwarka Express are available. |
Pune | Approximately 1,000 km via NH 48. Suggested stopover: Mumbai. | Nearest airport: Jamnagar Airport (JGA). | Direct trains like the Ahimsa Express are available. |
Jaipur | Approximately 950 km via NH 48. Suggested stopover: Udaipur. | Nearest airport: Jamnagar Airport (JGA). | Trains such as the Ashram Express can be used to reach Dwarka. |
Surat | Approximately 670 km via NH 48. Suggested stopover: Vadodara. | Take a flight to Jamnagar Airport (JGA) and then a road trip to Dwarka. | Multiple trains such as the Saurashtra Express connect Surat to Dwarka. |
Please note that the distances by road are approximate and the suggested routes by road are subject to change due to road conditions, construction, and diversions. Always confirm with a local travel guide or navigation app for the most updated route.