Bus on rent in Jamnagar
Jamnagar, on the Gulf of Kutch, is the nearest big city to Dwarka, Bet Dwarka and Nageshwar. Its refinery and port bring steady corporate and staff travel, and its own sights, from Lakhota Lake to the old Darbargadh, draw visiting groups. The city is also a common stop for pilgrims on the way to Dwarka from Rajkot.
Bus hire in Jamnagar costs ₹40–85 per km with driver (as of Oct 2026), billed on at least 250 km a day. A one-day Jamnagar–Dwarka round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹18,300–24,800.
Bus sizes and rates in Jamnagar
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 Jamnagar hire buses for
Jamnagar's buses run refinery and port staff transport, wedding guest shuttles, school trips to Dwarka and Rajkot, and large pilgrimage groups to Dwarka during Janmashtami and holiday weeks. For staff transport, describe the shifts and pickup points in your request so operators can quote for the whole schedule rather than a single run.
- Pickup areas operators cover
- Lakhota Lake area, Patel Colony, Park Colony, Digjam Circle, Bedi Bandar Road, Jamnagar railway station, the airport
- Nearby towns
- Dhrol, Kalavad, Lalpur, Khambhalia, Jamjodhpur, Moti Khavdi
Popular trips from Jamnagar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarka | ≈ 140 km | 1 day | ₹13,500–18,300 | ₹18,300–24,800 | ₹21,500–28,000 |
| Sasan Gir | ≈ 189 km | 2 days | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 | ₹35,500–46,000 |
| Rann of Kutch | ≈ 254 km | 2 days | ₹24,800–33,600 | ₹33,600–45,400 | ₹39,500–51,300 |
| Somnath | ≈ 219 km | 2 days | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 | ₹35,500–46,000 |
| Ambaji | ≈ 430 km | 3 days | ₹41,900–56,800 | ₹56,800–76,700 | ₹66,800–86,600 |
| Pavagadh | ≈ 433 km | 3 days | ₹42,200–57,200 | ₹57,200–77,300 | ₹67,200–87,300 |
| Mount Abu | ≈ 438 km | 3 days | ₹43,100–58,300 | ₹58,300–78,500 | ₹68,400–88,700 |
| Statue of Unity | ≈ 468 km | 3 days | ₹45,500–61,700 | ₹61,700–83,300 | ₹72,500–94,100 |
| Saputara | ≈ 532 km | 3 days | ₹51,300–69,800 | ₹69,800–94,300 | ₹82,100–1,06,600 |
| Udaipur | ≈ 537 km | 3 days | ₹52,200–70,800 | ₹70,800–95,600 | ₹83,200–1,08,000 |
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
- Dwarka's temple lanes are narrow: buses park outside and groups walk the last stretch.
- Janmashtami week in Dwarka is extremely crowded; book the vehicle and stays early.
- 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 Jamnagar?
₹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 Jamnagar?
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 Jamnagar to Dwarka?
Dwarka is ≈ 140 km from Jamnagar by road. A one-day round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹18,300–24,800, as of Oct 2026. Post the trip for exact itemised quotes.
How many verified operators serve Jamnagar?
No verified operator with buses is based within 75 km of Jamnagar 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.