Key hubs
Junagadh airport and railway station
- Airport
- Keshod (IXK), about 40 km away, has limited flights; Rajkot International at Hirasar (HSR) is the larger option, roughly 2 to 2.5 hours by road
- Railway station
- Junagadh Junction (JND), on the Western Railway Rajkot to Somnath line, is in the city and connects to major Gujarat towns
- Getting around
- Autos and local taxis within the city; a hired car for Girnar, the zoo and day trips. Bus and train link Junagadh to Rajkot, Veraval and Ahmedabad.
How to reach Junagadh by air
The nearest airport is Keshod (IXK), about 40 km away, which has limited flights. Rajkot International Airport at Hirasar (HSR) has more services and is roughly 2 to 2.5 hours by road. Check current flights before planning around either.
How to reach Junagadh by train
Junagadh Junction (JND) is on the Western Railway Rajkot to Somnath line and links to Rajkot, Veraval and other Gujarat towns. It is the practical railhead for most visitors.
How to reach Junagadh by road
Junagadh is connected by state and national roads to Rajkot, Veraval and Sasan Gir. It is roughly 90 to 96 km from Somnath and about 55 to 75 km from Sasan Gir, depending on the route.
Getting around Junagadh
Autos and taxis cover the city. For Girnar, the zoo and day trips, hire a car with a driver. The Girnar ropeway starts at the foothills east of town.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Junagadh
- Carry water and a hat everywhere; shade is limited at the fort and foothills.
- Choose a hotel with a lift and easy car access, and book ropeway slots in advance.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.