Bus on rent in Porbandar
Porbandar, Gandhi's birthplace, sits on the coastal highway halfway between Dwarka and Somnath. Groups use it as a halt on the Saurashtra temple circuit, and local families book vehicles for trips along the coast and inland to Junagadh. Its railway station and airport also make it a convenient place for groups from farther away to start a Saurashtra tour.
Bus hire in Porbandar costs ₹40–85 per km with driver (as of Oct 2026), billed on at least 250 km a day. A one-day Porbandar–Somnath round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹18,400–24,900.
Bus sizes and rates in Porbandar
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 Porbandar hire buses for
Porbandar's buses carry wedding guests, school trips to Junagadh and Rajkot, and pilgrimage groups doing the Dwarka–Somnath coastal circuit, where a coach with a luggage hold keeps a large group together. Groups arriving by train often need a bus for a day of local sightseeing before heading on to Dwarka or Somnath.
- Pickup areas operators cover
- Kirti Mandir area, Chowpatty, M.G. Road, Kamla Baug, Porbandar railway station, the airport
- Nearby towns
- Ranavav, Kutiyana, Madhavpur, Bhanvad
Popular trips from Porbandar
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 | ≈ 117 km | 1 day | ₹11,300–15,400 | ₹15,400–20,800 | ₹18,100–23,500 |
| Sasan Gir | ≈ 138 km | 1 day | ₹13,300–18,100 | ₹18,100–24,500 | ₹21,300–27,700 |
| Somnath | ≈ 141 km | 1 day | ₹13,500–18,400 | ₹18,400–24,900 | ₹21,700–28,200 |
| Diu | ≈ 213 km | 2 days | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 | ₹35,500–46,000 |
| Rann of Kutch | ≈ 364 km | 2 days | ₹35,000–47,600 | ₹47,600–64,400 | ₹56,000–72,900 |
| Pavagadh | ≈ 501 km | 3 days | ₹48,500–65,800 | ₹65,800–89,000 | ₹77,400–1,00,600 |
| Statue of Unity | ≈ 516 km | 3 days | ₹49,900–67,800 | ₹67,800–91,600 | ₹79,700–1,03,500 |
| Saputara | ≈ 541 km | 3 days | ₹52,200–70,900 | ₹70,900–95,900 | ₹83,400–1,08,400 |
| Ambaji | ≈ 543 km | 3 days | ₹52,400–71,200 | ₹71,200–96,300 | ₹83,800–1,08,900 |
| Udaipur | ≈ 647 km | 3 days | ₹62,400–84,800 | ₹84,800–1,14,700 | ₹99,700–1,29,600 |
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 coastal highway makes Porbandar a natural night halt between Dwarka and Somnath.
- Janmashtami week fills Dwarka's hotels; 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 Porbandar?
₹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 Porbandar?
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 Porbandar to Somnath?
Somnath is ≈ 141 km from Porbandar by road. A one-day round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹18,400–24,900, as of Oct 2026. Post the trip for exact itemised quotes.
How many verified operators serve Porbandar?
No verified operator with buses is based within 75 km of Porbandar 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.