Junagadh to Diu Car Rental, Taxi Fare & Travel Guide

One hundred and fifteen kilometres of Gujarat sit between the Junagadh city gate and the Ghoghla bridge that lands you on Diu island: a sedan one-way opens near Rs. 2,150, the clock reads two and a half to three hours with one halt, and the state bus board starts under Rs. 300. Three modes work this road — the direct cab through Dhari and Una, the rail leg that stops 82 km short at Veraval, and the GSRTC buses out of the ST depot — and this page prices every one of them door to door.The direction matters, because the return runs on its own board: the Diu to Junagadh car rental page carries the opposite leg for anyone reading this backwards. One rule governs the last kilometre: the island has one bridge road, so hand the driver the exact drop address before the Una turn, not after.Distance: 115–120 km via Bilkha, Dhari, and Una (joining NH 51 at Una)One-way sedan fare: Rs. 2,150–3,300Travel time: 2.5–3 hours by cab, 3–4 hours by busCheapest option: GSRTC bus from under Rs. 300Route: Interior highway south via Dhari and Una, then over the Ghoghla bridge onto Diu island

Junagadh to Diu Distance, Route & Travel Time

Actual travel distance depends on your mode of transport. The direct highway route covers 115–120 km door to door; the rail option stops 82 km short at Veraval, and the bus runs the same road distance on a slower clock. The shape of the drive is one clean line: south out of Junagadh through Bilkha, the market towns of Dhari taluka through the middle third, and the Una crossing where the road meets NH 51 for the final run to the Ghoghla bridge.

Mode	Distance	Time	Best For
Cab (Direct via Dhari & Una)	115–120 km	2.5–3 hours	Door-to-door convenience: ST-depot or junction pickup, one tea halt at Una, island drop from the fort gate to Nagoa.
Train (Junagadh to Veraval) + Cab	82 km rail + 70–75 km road	4–4.5 hours	Lowest cost on broad-gauge rail; best for travellers combining their trip with a Somnath–Veraval stopover.
GSRTC Bus (Junagadh ST Depot)	~120 km	3–4 hours	The cheapest cash run, at the cost of fixed departure clocks and a town-centre drop.

Cab (Direct via Dhari & Una)115–120 km2.5–3 hoursDoor-to-door convenience: ST-depot or junction pickup, one tea halt at Una, island drop from the fort gate to Nagoa.Train (Junagadh to Veraval) + Cab82 km rail + 70–75 km road4–4.5 hoursLowest cost on broad-gauge rail; best for travellers combining their trip with a Somnath–Veraval stopover.GSRTC Bus (Junagadh ST Depot)~120 km3–4 hoursThe cheapest cash run, at the cost of fixed departure clocks and a town-centre drop.

Road Routing Breakdown

Line A, by road: The direct highway leaves Junagadh southward via Bilkha and Dhari, continuing uninterrupted until Una. Dhari arrives at 25–30 km with fuel and tea, and Una at about 100 km is where the last 17 km stretch over NH 51 to the island begins. Two alternates exist on paper: the western swing through Visavadar measures close to 160 km, and the coastal variant through Keshod, Veraval, and Kodinar runs past 170 km — both suited for travellers with specific stopovers, not anyone racing the clock.Line B, by rail: The same corridor on steel, ending at Veraval because no broad-gauge line reaches the island; from the platform, it is a 70–75 km coast road to the Ghoghla bridge.Line C, by bus: The state board runs regular services out of the ST depot and the Una stand, taking three to four hours to the island side at the fare that undercuts everything else on this page. Nothing needs a reservation more than a day ahead — except the late Una departures on peak weekends.

Route Stops & Driving Conditions via Dhari and Una

Driving Conditions

via Dhari and UnaHaltDistance from JunagadhWhy It MattersJunagadh City Exit0 kmST depot, junction road, and the first major fuel stations of the run.Dhari25–30 kmAmreli district’s safari hub; tea stalls, fuel, and the Ambardi Safari Park turnoff.Dhari Taluka South Belt55–70 kmRural market hamlets, cattle crossings, and slower local traffic.Una95–105 kmLast commercial bazaar before the island; ATMs, food, and the junction joining NH 51.Ghoghla Checkpost & Bridge110–115 kmMainland approach to the island; primary police inspection point.Diu Town115–120 kmIsland drop: Portuguese Fort, seaface hotels, or the Nagoa Beach corridor.

Major Route Halts

Junagadh city exit (0 km): Pickups happen at the ST depot, the junction road, or your hotel gate. Drivers who start at dawn clear Dhari before the morning bazaar traffic builds.Dhari (25–30 km): The first proper town sits in Amreli district, with tea stalls at the crossing and the Gir landscape beginning right there. The Ambardi Safari Park gate sits in this taluka — allow two to three hours for park ticketing and gate formalities, which rules it out for a same-day Diu dash unless the run starts before 6:00 AM.The south line (55–70 km): Quiet village roads, farm hamlets, and cattle crossings where local conditions dictate a steady driving pace.Una (95–105 km): The last full bazaar before the island and the natural meal halt — ATMs, fuel stations, and restaurants sit within a few hundred metres of each other.Ghoghla and the bridge (110–115 km): The mainland side of the crossing. Weekend queues build here on Sunday afternoons, and the first Diu signboard stands just past the barrier. There is no National Highway FASTag toll plaza on this direct route.Diu town (115–120 km): The final drop — whether at the fort gate, the seaface hotels, the Nagoa beach road, or the airport lane. The entire island lies within a 12 km radius of the bridge landing.Driving ConditionsRoad conditions along this corridor are straightforward: the two-lane tarmac stays smooth from Junagadh through Dhari and onwards to Una, with no steep ghats or rough stretches that strictly require an SUV.The Middle Belt: Between Dhari and Una, settlements thin out, the road narrows in sections, and local traffic mixes tractors, two-wheelers, and cattle. Keep speeds moderate and steady.Fuel: Reliable fuel pumps operate in Junagadh, Dhari, and Una, while Diu island has its own stations. Filling up in Junagadh avoids unnecessary stops on the road.Night Driving: The middle third runs without street lighting after dark. While local traffic navigates it nightly, hiring a morning or daytime departure is significantly safer and avoids unlit rural hazards.Monsoon: The interior route via Dhari drains more reliably than the low-lying coastal road through Keshod. Waterlogging is rare, appearing only on low approaches to the bridge or narrow culverts during heavy downpours.Mobile Coverage: Cellular signal can become patchy across the rural taluka stretches between Dhari and Una, firming up again near Una town. Make essential calls or drop confirmations before leaving Dhari.

Gujarat Prohibition and the Ghoghla Checkpost

Gujarat is a dry state, Diu is a Union Territory with open liquor laws, and the difference is strictly enforced at the border.Vehicles leaving Diu pass the checkpost at Ghoghla, where police routinely inspect private cars, tourist cabs, and buses for alcohol. A secondary enforcement checkpoint operates at the Una junction.Legal Advisory: Possession or transport of alcohol into Gujarat is a non-bailable offence under the Gujarat Prohibition Act. A sealed bottle found inside a vehicle or luggage can result in detention, vehicle seizure, and court appearances, not merely a spot fine. Consume or leave all alcoholic beverages on the island.Crossings take under five minutes during regular hours. However, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Sundays and public holidays, returning day-trip traffic creates queues of 20 to 30 minutes at Ghoghla as police conduct vehicle boot checks. Drivers who run this route daily follow standard protocol: boot unlocked, identity papers ready, and windows down.

Junagadh to Diu Taxi Fare & Cab Options

Taxi operators price this route under three models: fixed one-way packages inclusive of fuel and driver allowance, online aggregator quotes, or per-kilometre outstation rates. For the 115 km run, the standard rate sits around Rs. 2,400–2,900 for a Dzire or Etios, opening at Rs. 2,150 for off-season bookings and reaching Rs. 3,300 during holiday spikes.

Vehicle Class	Example Models	Indicative One-Way Fare	Package Terms & Luggage Capacity
Sedan	Maruti Dzire, Toyota Etios	Rs. 2,150–3,300	115–120 km included; fuel and driver allowance covered. Fits 2 medium suitcases comfortably. Extra km: ~Rs. 15/km.
SUV (6-Seater)	Maruti Ertiga	Rs. 4,100	Recommended for families carrying 3 or more large bags or requiring higher luggage room.
Mid-MPV (7-Seater)	Mahindra Marazzo	Rs. 5,400	Fits larger families or groups requiring dedicated row seating and baggage capacity.
Premium MPV	Toyota Innova Crysta	Rs. 6,300	Premium comfort and ride quality; popular for corporate transfers and return itineraries.

SedanMaruti Dzire, Toyota EtiosRs. 2,150–3,300115–120 km included; fuel and driver allowance covered. Fits 2 medium suitcases comfortably. Extra km: ~Rs. 15/km.SUV (6-Seater)Maruti ErtigaRs. 4,100Recommended for families carrying 3 or more large bags or requiring higher luggage room.Mid-MPV (7-Seater)Mahindra MarazzoRs. 5,400Fits larger families or groups requiring dedicated row seating and baggage capacity.Premium MPVToyota Innova CrystaRs. 6,300Premium comfort and ride quality; popular for corporate transfers and return itineraries.

How Billing Works & Hidden Costs

Drop-Zone Boundaries: Standard quotes cover drops in Diu Town, Ghoghla, and the central hotel area. Locations further west — such as Nagoa Beach resorts, the airport strip, or secluded beach villas — add 8 to 15 km of travel each way and will incur the standard excess rate (around Rs. 15 per km).Tolls & Entry Fees: There are no national highway FASTag toll plazas on the direct Dhari–Una highway. However, the Diu municipal administration periodically collects an entry fee or green cess (typically Rs. 50–100) on commercial tourist vehicles at the Ghoghla bridge. Confirm with your cab desk whether this fee is folded into the fare or payable directly by the passenger.CNG Luggage Considerations: Many commercial sedans in Gujarat run on CNG. The cylinder takes up most of the boot space, leaving room only for soft bags. If your group carries two or more hard-shell trolley bags, either specify a petrol/diesel vehicle or upgrade to an Ertiga.One-Way vs. Round-Trip Realities: App-based aggregators often display attractive one-way drop rates from Junagadh, but cabs cannot be hailed on apps for the return journey out of Diu. Local Diu taxi stands charge Rs. 2,500–3,000 for a sedan heading back, particularly on busy Sunday evenings. If your travel dates are set, booking a round-trip cab out of Junagadh is more economical and provides one continuous driver for both legs.Intra-Island Sightseeing: Diu operates its own local taxi union. While mainland cabs can deliver passengers directly to their hotel and make pre-agreed daily sightseeing runs (Fort, Naida Caves, Nagoa Beach, Gangeshwar), local stands object to mainland taxis doing ad-hoc, point-to-point hops around the town like local autos. Ensure full-day island sightseeing is clearly stated on your booking slip before starting.

Train vs. Bus Alternatives from Junagadh to Diu

By Train from Junagadh to Diu

No direct broad-gauge railway enters Diu island. Junagadh Junction (JND) operates approximately seven trains daily southward along the 82 km rail line terminating at Veraval Junction (VRL).Rail LegDistanceCost & Service DetailsJunagadh (JND) to Veraval (VRL)82 km rail~7 daily trains. Unreserved general class under Rs. 100; reserved sleeper/AC seats cost Rs. 150–500.Veraval to Diu (Cab or Shared Taxi)70–75 km road2–2.5 hours via coastal NH 51 (passing Somnath and Kodinar). Sedans charge Rs. 1,600–2,200; shared taxis charge Rs. 150–250 per seat.Note on Delvada Station: Delvada (DVA), located 9 km from Diu near Una, is the historic branch line terminus. A slow unreserved metre-gauge passenger train operates on the Veraval–Delvada section taking nearly three hours. Because there are no direct broad-gauge express trains to Delvada from Junagadh, Veraval remains the primary railhead for rail-to-road transfers.Door-to-door transit time via train and taxi is four to four and a half hours, compared to two and a half hours for a direct car. The train route makes practical sense if your itinerary already includes visiting Somnath Temple (5 km from Veraval).

By Bus from Junagadh to Diu

GSRTC state transport buses operate out of the Junagadh Central ST Bus Stand, passing through Dhari and Una before crossing into Diu.Fares: State ordinary and express buses cost under Rs. 300 for the journey. Private push-back and AC sleeper services operate primarily through Una, costing between Rs. 300 and Rs. 600.Timetable & Drops: Regular departures run from morning through mid-afternoon, dropping passengers at the Diu main bus terminal near the town centre. Bus frequency declines significantly after 6:00 PM; travelers arriving late in Junagadh should opt for a pre-booked taxi.

Air Travel Options at Both Ends

Diu Airport (DIU): Located directly on the island just west of Diu town, offering select commercial flights (typically connecting to Mumbai or Ahmedabad). Because flight frequencies vary seasonally, check live airline schedules before planning transfers around DIU.Keshod Airport (IXK): Positioned 40 km southwest of Junagadh, Keshod operates regional flights to Mumbai under the UDAN scheme (via Alliance Air). Flight schedules run on specific weekdays rather than daily, making advance verification essential.Rajkot International Airport (Hirasar – HSR): Situated approximately 130–135 km north of Junagadh (30 km east of Rajkot on the Ahmedabad highway), Hirasar offers the highest frequency of daily flights to major Indian metros. A taxi transfer between Junagadh and Hirasar requires roughly 2.5 to 3 hours of driving.

Places to Visit in Diu

Diu remained under Portuguese control until 1961, leaving behind distinct maritime forts, whitewashed churches, and colonial architecture. All major attractions lie within a 12 km radius of the bridge landing.

Diu Fort and the Seaface

A massive 16th-century Portuguese fortress located at the eastern tip of the island, surrounded by the sea on three sides. It features stone bastions, surviving bronze cannons, a functioning lighthouse, and panoramic views of the Gulf of Khambhat. Plan for 60 to 90 minutes; visiting before noon or late afternoon avoids the heat radiating off the stone ramparts.

Naida Caves and St. Paul’s Church

Located just outside the city walls, Naida Caves were formed through centuries of geological quarrying. The open shafts, stone pillars, and sunbeams create an expansive network of walkable caverns. Three minutes away stands St. Paul’s Church (completed in 1614), recognized for its baroque whitewashed facade and intricately carved wooden interiors.

Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple

Situated along the seaside rocks at Fudam village (about 3 km west of Diu town), this shrine features five Shiva lingas carved into the coastal rocks. Depending on the tidal cycle, incoming ocean waves submerge the lingas completely. The open-air setting makes it an ideal spot to visit during late afternoon and sunset.

Dining & Island Seafood

Diu’s dining scene centers on fresh seafood brought in daily by local trawlers — including pomfret, king prawns, and lobster cooked in Gujarati and regional coastal styles. Unlike mainland Gujarat, beach shacks and town taverns serve chilled beer, spirits, and cashew feni. Small bakeries in the old quarter still produce traditional Portuguese-style loaves and sweets.

Return and Onward Travel from Diu

Same-Day Round Trip: Because the Junagadh–Diu run spans only 115 km (2.5 to 3 hours each way), a single-day round trip is practical: depart Junagadh at 7:00 AM, tour Diu Fort, Naida Caves, and Gangeshwar by 4:00 PM, and return to Junagadh before 8:30 PM.Onward Toward Somnath & Gir: Travellers continuing their itinerary can branch westward at Una onto NH 51 toward Kodinar, Veraval, and Somnath (approx. 75 km from Diu). Alternatively, heading north from Una toward Sasan Gir provides direct access to Gir National Park’s safari gates.

Junagadh to Diu Travel Tips

Verify Fuel and Luggage Space: Standard sedans carry two medium bags comfortably. If booking a CNG vehicle, the cylinder takes up the boot space; groups with multiple large suitcases should choose an Ertiga.Clarify the Drop Location: Standard fares cover Diu Town and the Ghoghla landing. Outlying resorts at Nagoa Beach or the airport road involve an additional 8–15 km drive and standard per-km excess rates.Carry Cash for Rural Halts: UPI and card payments are accepted in Junagadh, Una, and across Diu island. However, roadside tea stalls and fruit stands across the Dhari taluka belt require cash.Drive Cautiously Through Wildlife Zones: The middle stretch around Dhari borders Gir forest corridors. Cattle, nilgai, and occasional wildlife cross the road, particularly around sunrise and dusk.Account for Checkpost Queues: Avoid driving out of Diu between 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM on Sunday evenings, when the Ghoghla checkpost experiences inspection queues of up to 30 minutes.Strictly Observe the Liquor Ban: Alcohol must not be carried across the border into Gujarat. Police conduct active vehicle inspections at both Ghoghla and Una checkpoints.

Suggested Itineraries

1-Day Express Run (230 km round trip): Early-morning cab departure from Junagadh; morning exploration of Diu Fort; lunch in Diu town; early afternoon at Naida Caves; sunset at Gangeshwar Mahadev; return to Junagadh by nightfall.2-Day Leisure Stay: Day 1: Drive to Diu, explore the old quarter, St. Paul’s Church, and relax at Nagoa Beach; overnight stay on the seaface. Day 2: Morning walk at Diu Fort and Naida Caves; leisurely lunch and afternoon drive back to Junagadh.

3-Day Saurashtra Triangle (Junagadh – Diu – Gir/Somnath): Day 1: Junagadh historical sites (Uparkot, Mahabat Maqbara); afternoon drive to Diu. Day 2: Diu sightseeing and coastal drive to Somnath. Day 3: Morning Darshan at Somnath Temple, safari transfer via Sasan Gir, and drop back at Junagadh.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Junagadh from Diu by road?

The driving distance is approximately 115 to 120 km via Bilkha, Dhari, and Una, taking about two and a half to three hours under normal road conditions.

What is the typical taxi fare from Junagadh to Diu?

A one-way sedan transfer (Maruti Dzire or Toyota Etios) ranges between Rs. 2,150 and Rs. 3,300 depending on season and peak demand. A 6-seater SUV (Maruti Ertiga) averages Rs. 4,100, while a Toyota Innova Crysta costs approximately Rs. 6,300.

Is there a direct train from Junagadh to Diu?

No railway line reaches Diu island. Travellers can take a broad-gauge train from Junagadh Junction to Veraval Junction (82 km), then take a taxi or shared cab for the remaining 70 to 75 km coastal drive to Diu.

What is the most budget-friendly way to travel?

GSRTC state transport buses running from Junagadh ST depot through Dhari and Una to Diu offer the cheapest direct travel, with fares starting under Rs. 300 per passenger.

Are there toll plazas between Junagadh and Diu?

There are no National Highway FASTag toll booths on the direct highway via Dhari and Una. A local municipal green fee or entry slip (Rs. 50–100) is occasionally collected on commercial vehicles by the Diu UT administration at the Ghoghla bridge.

Can alcohol be transported back to Junagadh from Diu?

No. Carrying any quantity of alcohol from Diu into Gujarat is strictly illegal and a non-bailable offence under the Gujarat Prohibition Act. Regular police vehicle inspections take place at the Ghoghla and Una checkposts.

Booking and Dispatch Support

Book this run direct: to book, contact the dispatch desk on WhatsApp at +91 99789 02166 or call the same number for real-time fare quotes and same-day cab dispatch (desk operates 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily).Please keep your trip details ready when contacting dispatch:Pickup point: Lodge gate, Junagadh ST depot, or Railway Junction areaDrop address: Diu Fort gate, seaface hotel, Nagoa Beach, or Airport laneLuggage count and party size: To ensure proper vehicle selection (Sedan vs. SUV)Departure time: Early-morning departures are recommended for smoother transit