Bus on rent in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, Gujarat's capital, is a planned city of numbered sectors next to Ahmedabad, with GIFT City, Infocity and the Mahatma Mandir convention centre. Groups here travel north to Ambaji and Mehsana's temple towns as easily as south through Ahmedabad.
Bus hire in Gandhinagar costs ₹40–85 per km with driver (as of Oct 2026), billed on at least 250 km a day. A one-day Gandhinagar–Ambaji round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹20,100–27,200. 1 verified operator is based within 75 km.
Bus sizes and rates in Gandhinagar
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 Gandhinagar hire buses for
Buses carry office staff to GIFT City and the state offices, delegates to events at Mahatma Mandir, school groups on educational tours, and wedding guests between farmhouses, hotels and venues along the Sarkhej–Gandhinagar highway. Coaches also take larger groups to Ambaji and the North Gujarat temples on festival days. For conferences and events, ask operators to quote several vehicles on a fixed shuttle timetable rather than one bus waiting all day.
- Pickup areas operators cover
- GIFT City, Infocity, Sector 21, Sector 11, Sargasan, Kudasan, Raysan, Mahatma Mandir
- Nearby towns
- Ahmedabad, Kalol, Mansa, Dehgam, Adalaj
Popular trips from Gandhinagar
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 | ≈ 150 km | 1 day | ₹14,400–19,600 | ₹19,600–26,500 | ₹23,000–30,000 |
| Ambaji | ≈ 154 km | 1 day | ₹14,800–20,100 | ₹20,100–27,200 | ₹23,700–30,800 |
| Mount Abu | ≈ 187 km | 2 days | ₹22,800–30,700 | ₹30,700–41,200 | ₹35,900–46,400 |
| Udaipur | ≈ 229 km | 2 days | ₹23,000–30,900 | ₹30,900–41,500 | ₹36,200–46,800 |
| Statue of Unity | ≈ 231 km | 2 days | ₹22,700–30,700 | ₹30,700–41,400 | ₹36,000–46,700 |
| Rann of Kutch | ≈ 372 km | 2 days | ₹35,700–48,600 | ₹48,600–65,800 | ₹57,200–74,400 |
| Sasan Gir | ≈ 377 km | 2 days | ₹36,200–49,200 | ₹49,200–66,600 | ₹57,900–75,400 |
| Saputara | ≈ 384 km | 2 days | ₹36,900–50,200 | ₹50,200–67,900 | ₹59,000–76,800 |
| Somnath | ≈ 423 km | 3 days | ₹41,300–56,000 | ₹56,000–75,500 | ₹65,700–85,300 |
| Dwarka | ≈ 478 km | 3 days | ₹46,400–63,000 | ₹63,000–85,100 | ₹74,000–96,100 |
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.
Verified operators near Gandhinagar
1 verified operator with buses within 75 km. Each one's permits, fitness and insurance are checked before they can quote.
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
- Addresses go by sector number; give the operator the sector and a landmark for a smooth pickup.
- Many Ahmedabad operators also serve Gandhinagar: ask whether the run to your pickup point is in the quote.
- 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 Gandhinagar?
₹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 Gandhinagar?
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 Gandhinagar to Ambaji?
Ambaji is ≈ 154 km from Gandhinagar by road. A one-day round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹20,100–27,200, as of Oct 2026. Post the trip for exact itemised quotes.
How many verified operators serve Gandhinagar?
1 verified operator with buses is based within 75 km of Gandhinagar. When you post a trip, Yippigo invites up to 6 of the best-matched 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.