Key hubs
Porbandar airport and railway station
- Airport
- Porbandar Airport (PBD), a few kilometres from the town; flights have been intermittent, so check the current schedule. Rajkot (RAJ) is the main alternative, about 3 to 4 hours by road.
- Railway station
- Porbandar (PBR) on Western Railway, with direct trains to Rajkot and onward to Mumbai, Delhi and other cities
- Getting around
- Autos and taxis for town sights; a hired car and driver is the practical choice for Madhavpur, Barda, Jambuvan cave and the drive to Dwarka or Somnath
How to reach Porbandar by air
Porbandar Airport (PBD) is a few kilometres from the town, but flights have been intermittent, so check the current schedule. Rajkot Airport (RAJ) is the main alternative, about 3 to 4 hours by road.
How to reach Porbandar by train
Porbandar (PBR) on Western Railway has direct trains to Rajkot, and services to Mumbai, Delhi and other cities. Check which trains are running for your dates.
How to reach Porbandar by road
National highways link Porbandar with Rajkot and Ahmedabad, and a coastal route runs to Dwarka, Veraval and Junagadh. Dwarka is about 100 km away, and Rajkot is about 180 km. State and private buses serve the town.
Getting around Porbandar
Autos and taxis cover the town. For Madhavpur, Barda, Jambuvan cave and the longer coastal drives, a private car and driver is the most practical option.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Porbandar
- Jambuvan cave has uneven rocky paths, and the Barda hills involve rough roads. Skip them if stability or stamina is a concern, and prefer Madhavpur's beach and temple.
- Hire a car and driver for the coast and day trips. Distances are long on single-carriageway roads, and a driver gives you a cool place to rest.
- Carry water, a hat and sandals that are easy to remove, since temples ask you to leave footwear outside.
- 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.