Route overview
Diu is an island in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, connected by bridges to Gujarat near Una. From Rajkot the road goes south through Gondal and Jetpur and then on through Amreli district towards Una. Your driver will choose the best road for the day based on current conditions.
Because the island is small but its sights are spread out, most travellers book a round trip over a weekend so the car can take them between Diu Fort, Naida Caves, Nagoa Beach and Ghoghla. Diu combines very well with Somnath (about 85 km) and Sasan Gir.
Distance & travel time
- Approx. distance
- 240–260 km (door to door varies with your pickup and drop points)
- Approx. drive time
- 5–5.5 hours, plus time for breaks and sightseeing
- Usual route
- via Gondal and Jetpur, then south through Amreli district to Una
- Trip types
- One way, round trip, or multi-day with the same car and driver
- Tolls, parking, permits
- Shown clearly in your quote, including the interstate permit
Distances and timings are approximate and for planning only. Traffic, roadworks, weather and stops can change them.
Suggested stops on the way
- Rajkot StartPickup from home or hotel.
- Gondal / Jetpur ≈ 40–70 kmHighway towns for tea and breakfast.
- Amreli district MidwayCentral Saurashtra countryside on the way south.
- Una ≈ 230 kmLast large Gujarat town before the bridge to Diu.
- Diu ≈ 240–260 kmDrop at your hotel, Nagoa Beach or Diu town.
Things to see in Diu
- Diu FortA large Portuguese sea fort with cannons and views over the water.
- Naida CavesA maze of tunnels and openings near the fort, popular for photographs.
- Nagoa BeachA horseshoe-shaped beach lined with palms, the busiest in Diu.
- St. Paul's ChurchAn ornate Baroque church in the old town.
- Gangeshwar Mahadev, FudamShiva lingams in the rocks, washed by the sea.
- INS Khukri MemorialA memorial on a hill facing the sea.
For more ideas, timings and nearby places, see our Diu travel guide.
Travel tips for this route
- Diu is a Union Territory. Any entry charges or permits that apply to the taxi are listed in your quote.
- Weekends and long holidays get busy; book your hotel and car early.
- Monsoon seas can be rough. October to March is the most pleasant time for beaches.
