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How To Get To Somnath
Along the west coast of Gujrat, is one among the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva. Somnath is located in Prabhas Patan, Saurashtra near Veraval. The temple is so situated that there is no land from that point on to the South Pole. There is an arrow inscribed pointing to the direction of the South Pole. This temple known for its legends is considered sacred and attracts a lot of pilgrims every year. Not only is this spot known for its role in Indian mythology, but is also considered a famous tourist spot because of its beautiful architecture influenced by many rulers and architectural styles. HolidayIQ provides you with the best sightseeing in Somnath and Hotels in Somnath. Below are the different options for how to go to Somnath. Following are the details on how to go to Somnath.
By Bus: Somnath visit by bus is pleasant and hassle free journey. It has regular buses to all the Major cities in India. Somnath being a popular tourist destination has a range of well-maintained and luxury buses. Somnath trip by bus should be planned and booked well in advance.
By Train: The specifics on how to reach Somnath by train is as follows. Somnath train travel is an experience of its own. Well-connected and regular trains make Somnath travel by train a pleasant experience. Somnath train timetable gives a whole lot of options of trains to choose from. Taking trains to Somnath is a spectacle as the Somnath railway station is a marvel of its own.
By Flight: Somnath travel by air can be considered as the last option as there are no regular flights to Somnath. The place does not have its own Somnath airport. Diu airport is the closest airport to Somnath. Flights to Somnath will arrive at this airport. A taxi or a bus can be taken from the airport to Somnath. Traveling by flight is a choice to make for last minute trips.
By Cab/Car: Filled with plush greenery and broad roads, Traveling to Somnath by road is a go-to option. Somnath, also known for its wildlife and national parks, is best visited and traveled by road. Travelling to Somnath by car lets you take your time around this place and allows you to explore its beauty. Somnath car rental services can be booked from all major cities or within Somnath itself.

Distances to Somnath from major cities
- Ahmedabad to Somnath distance is around 379 kms (approx 7 hrs by road). 45% travellers prefer taxi journey
- Mumbai to Somnath distance is around 827 kms (approx 14 hrs by road). 50% travellers prefer taxi journey
- Delhi to Somnath distance is around 1312 kms (approx 20 hrs by road). 100% travellers prefer taxi journey
- Baroda (Vadodara) to Somnath distance is around 426 kms (approx 8 hrs by road). 67% travellers prefer taxi journey
- Pune to Somnath distance is around 960 kms (approx 16 hrs by road). 100% travellers prefer taxi journey
- Hyderabad to Somnath distance is around 1450 kms (approx 25 hrs by road). 50% travellers prefer taxi journey
- Kolkata to Somnath distance is around 2363 kms (approx 40 hrs by road).
- Bangalore to Somnath distance is around 1790 kms (approx 27 hrs by road). 100% travellers prefer taxi journey
- Surat to Somnath distance is around 565 kms (approx 10 hrs by road). 100% travellers prefer taxi journey
- Jamnagar to Somnath distance is around 216 kms (approx 5 hrs by road). 100% travellers prefer taxi journey
- Jaipur to Somnath distance is around 1038 kms (approx 16 hrs by road). 100% travellers prefer taxi journey
- Chennai to Somnath distance is around 2116 kms (approx 33 hrs by road).
- Indore to Somnath distance is around 769 kms (approx 12 hrs by road).
- Visakhapatnam to Somnath distance is around 2084 kms (approx 33 hrs by road). 100% travellers prefer taxi journey
- Nagpur to Somnath distance is around 1200 kms (approx 21 hrs by road).
Somnath By Train (Nearest station Verawal)
Somnath does not have a train station, and the nearest station is Verawal, at a distance of 2 kms from Somnath
Train No. | Train Name | Origin | Arr. | Dep. | Days Of Run | ||||||
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M | T | W | T | F | S | S | |||||
11088 | Pune Veraval Express | Veraval | 16:50 | Ends | N | N | N | Y | N | N | N |
11463 | Smnh Jbp Express | Veraval | 09:40 | 09:50 | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y |
11464 | Jbp Somnath Exp | Veraval | 17:35 | 17:45 | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y |
11465 | Smnh Jbp Express | Veraval | 09:40 | 09:50 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | N |
11466 | Jbp Somnath Exp | Veraval | 17:35 | 17:45 | Y | N | N | N | N | Y | N |
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