Bus on rent in Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar, on the Gulf of Khambhat, is the gateway to Palitana's Shatrunjaya Hill, one of the holiest Jain pilgrimage sites, and to the quieter beaches of the Saurashtra coast. The Alang ship-breaking yard nearby adds industrial travel.
Bus hire in Bhavnagar costs ₹40–85 per km with driver (as of Oct 2026), billed on at least 250 km a day. A 2-day Bhavnagar–Somnath round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹33,200–44,800.
Bus sizes and rates in Bhavnagar
Rate per km with driver, and what one full day of hire costs. Operators can set seasonal rates for Diwali, Navratri, the wedding season and the summer vacation, so quotes in those weeks can run above the bands shown here.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate per km | Full day (250 km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹40–55 | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹55–75 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹65–85 | ₹17,600–22,800 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
What groups in Bhavnagar hire buses for
Bhavnagar's buses carry large Jain pilgrimage groups to Palitana, school trips, wedding guests, and staff transport to the Alang ship-breaking yard and the industrial areas around the city. Coaches also take community groups to Somnath and the Saurashtra temples. For pilgrimage groups with elders, ask for a coach with a low first step and plan a halt every two or three hours.
- Pickup areas operators cover
- Waghawadi Road, Kalanala, Nilambaug, Sardarnagar, Bhavnagar Terminus, Ghogha Circle
- Nearby towns
- Palitana, Sihor, Ghogha, Talaja, Alang, Vallabhipur
Popular trips from Bhavnagar
Round trips with driver, priced for each bus size.
| Trip | Distance | Days | Mini Bus 28–35 seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater | AC Coach 50–56 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavagadh | ≈ 195 km | 2 days | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 | ₹35,500–46,000 |
| Statue of Unity | ≈ 198 km | 2 days | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 | ₹35,500–46,000 |
| Sasan Gir | ≈ 212 km | 2 days | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 | ₹35,500–46,000 |
| Somnath | ≈ 251 km | 2 days | ₹24,500–33,200 | ₹33,200–44,800 | ₹39,000–50,600 |
| Saputara | ≈ 258 km | 2 days | ₹25,200–34,200 | ₹34,200–46,100 | ₹40,100–52,100 |
| Ambaji | ≈ 359 km | 2 days | ₹34,500–47,000 | ₹47,000–63,600 | ₹55,300–71,900 |
| Mount Abu | ≈ 390 km | 2 days | ₹37,800–51,300 | ₹51,300–69,400 | ₹60,300–78,400 |
| Dwarka | ≈ 406 km | 3 days | ₹39,700–53,800 | ₹53,800–72,500 | ₹63,200–81,900 |
| Rann of Kutch | ≈ 414 km | 3 days | ₹40,500–54,800 | ₹54,800–73,900 | ₹64,400–83,500 |
| Udaipur | ≈ 429 km | 3 days | ₹42,300–57,100 | ₹57,100–77,000 | ₹67,100–86,900 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. An inter-state toll estimate is included; parking is extra at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Which bus fits your group
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 40 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| 56 | AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
| 80 | 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- The Shatrunjaya climb is on foot and takes hours: plan an early drop at the foothills and a late pickup.
- The hill temples close to pilgrims for the monsoon months; check the reopening date before you book.
- AC or non-AC, and 2+2 pushback seating on long routes.
- A luggage hold for multi-day trips; mini buses have less space.
- Parking at the venue or temple: full-size coaches may stop outside town.
- Whether tolls, parking and state entry tax are in the quote or extra.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (20–30%) directly. No Yippigo fee (free during launch).
Questions groups ask
How much is bus rent (bhadu) in Bhavnagar?
₹40–85 per km in October 2026, depending on size: Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹40–55, AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹55–75, AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹65–85. Operators bill at least 250 km a day, plus ₹500 a day driver allowance, ₹300 a night halt and 5% GST.
What does a full day with driver cost in Bhavnagar?
For 250 km in a day, including the driver allowance and GST: Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹11,000–15,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹17,600–22,800 (indicative, Oct 2026). Tolls and parking are extra.
What is the bus fare from Bhavnagar to Somnath?
Somnath is ≈ 251 km from Bhavnagar by road. A 2-day round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹33,200–44,800, as of Oct 2026. Post the trip for exact itemised quotes.
How many verified operators serve Bhavnagar?
No verified operator with buses is based within 75 km of Bhavnagar yet. You can still post your trip: Yippigo invites up to 6 of the nearest verified operators to quote.
Which bus fits my group?
30 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 40 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 56 people: AC Coach 50–56 seater; 80 people: 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.