The southern Saurashtra coast carries a specific quality that travellers who reach it tend not to forget quickly. The road from Veraval westward through Kodinar runs between the Gir forest hills to the north and the Arabian Sea to the south — a corridor where one of India’s last Asiatic lion populations ranges through teak and dhak woodland while fishing boats work the same coastal waters that ancient Harappan-era ports once occupied. Kodinar, a town and municipality in Gir Somnath district, sits 37 kilometres west of Una on this storied coastline, and the bus station here is the mobility anchor for a town whose geographic address connects it simultaneously to wildlife heritage, maritime history, and industrial modernity.
The GSRTC bus stand at Kodinar serves routes connecting the town to Ahmedabad, Junagadh, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, and the immediate cluster of Saurashtra towns including Una, Veraval, and Somnath. Private operators — Kiran Kajal Travels, Shree Hari Travels, Narayan Travels, and others with boarding points at Rajput Chowk and near Pani Darwaja — supplement GSRTC substantially on the Ahmedabad and Rajkot corridors. Kodinar Railway Station (code KODR) on the Veraval-Kodinar narrow gauge line was closed in September 2015 when the narrow gauge was discontinued — making GSRTC the sole organised public transport option for this coastal town, and the bus station correspondingly more essential to daily mobility. Diu Airport, approximately 16 to 23 kilometres from Kodinar, is the nearest air connectivity for the town and its surrounding taluka.
One of Kodinar’s historically significant assets is its claim to Mul Dwarka — a coastal village near the town identified as one of three possible locations of the original Dwarka of the Mahabharata, where Lord Krishna and Balarama are said to have resided before moving to the Dwarka of the Okha peninsula.
Kodinar Bus Station Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Kodinar GSRTC Bus Station / ST Bus Stand, Kodinar |
| Location | Kodinar, Gir Somnath District, Gujarat — 362720 |
| Operated By | GSRTC (Primary); Private Operators |
| Key GSRTC Routes | Ahmedabad, Junagadh, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Una, Veraval |
| Private Operator Boarding | Rajput Chowk, Near Pani Darwaja, Kodinar Ambuja Highway |
| Distance from Una | Approx. 37 km |
| Distance from Junagadh | Approx. 100–110 km |
| Distance from Veraval | Approx. 55–60 km |
| Distance from Somnath | Approx. 55–60 km |
| Distance from Ahmedabad | Approx. 360–380 km |
| Distance from Diu | Approx. 30–35 km by road |
| Nearest Airport | Diu Airport — Approx. 16–23 km (aerial) |
| Railway Status | Kodinar Railway Station CLOSED since September 23, 2015 (narrow gauge discontinued) |
| Nearest Major Railway Junction | Veraval Junction (VRL) — Approx. 55–60 km |
| Bus Types | GSRTC Express, Ordinary; Private AC/Sleeper |
| District | Gir Somnath, Gujarat |
Location
The GSRTC bus stand is in the central commercial zone of Kodinar town — the Pani Darwaja area and Rajput Chowk being the private operator boarding points that complete the town’s transit geography. NH-251 passes through the broader Gir Somnath district, and the state highway from Una to Veraval connects through Kodinar, making the town’s bus stand position on this coastal arterial a natural stopping point for through traffic.
Directions
From Una: Travel westward approximately 37 kilometres, 45 to 60 minutes by GSRTC or private bus on the Una-Kodinar coastal highway.
From Diu: Travel northward approximately 30 to 35 kilometres, 45 to 60 minutes by shared jeep or bus — Kodinar is the nearest significant town to the Diu island territory.
From Veraval/Somnath: Travel westward approximately 55 to 60 kilometres, 1 to 1.5 hours by GSRTC.
From Junagadh: Travel southwestward approximately 100 to 110 kilometres, 2 to 2.5 hours.
From Ahmedabad: GSRTC and private buses cover approximately 360 to 380 kilometres, 6 to 7 hours.
Connectivity
Kodinar Railway Station’s permanent closure in 2015 removed the town’s rail option entirely, concentrating all public transport demand through the bus stand. Diu Airport handles scheduled services to Mumbai and a few other domestic routes, making it the air gateway for the Kodinar region. Veraval Junction Railway Station, 55 to 60 kilometres away on the Rajkot-Somnath line, is the nearest functional rail access.
Nearby Areas
Gir Forest National Park: The only habitat of the Asiatic lion in the world — Sasan Gir, approximately 60 to 70 kilometres from Kodinar — is one of India’s premier wildlife destinations and a major generator of tourism traffic through the regional bus network. Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple: The most sacred of the twelve Jyotirlingas, approximately 55 to 60 kilometres eastward, draws millions of pilgrims through the Saurashtra coast road that passes Kodinar. Diu Island: The former Portuguese colonial territory with its remarkable 16th-century fort, colonial-era architecture, white sand beaches, and distinctive Luso-Indian culture is the closest major tourist destination to Kodinar at 30 to 35 kilometres.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Kodinar Bus Station located?
A: In Kodinar town, Gir Somnath District, Gujarat — 362720. Approximately 37 km west of Una on the southern Saurashtra coast.
Q2. Does Kodinar have a railway station?
A: No — Kodinar Railway Station permanently closed September 23, 2015 when the Veraval-Kodinar narrow gauge line was discontinued. GSRTC is the primary public transport option.
Q3. How far is Diu from Kodinar Bus Station?
A: About 30 to 35 km by road — Diu Airport at approximately 16 to 23 km aerial distance is the nearest commercial airport.
Q4. Which wildlife destination is near Kodinar?
A: Sasan Gir (Gir Forest National Park) — the world’s only Asiatic lion habitat — approximately 60 to 70 km from Kodinar.
Q5. Where do private buses board in Kodinar?
A: At Rajput Chowk, near Pani Darwaja, and at the Kodinar Ambuja Highway boarding point — operators include Kiran Kajal Travels, Shree Hari Travels, and Narayan Travels.