Bus on rent in Vadodara
Vadodara (Baroda) sits on the expressway between Ahmedabad and Surat and is the closest big city to the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar. Its universities, refinery belt and industrial estates keep group transport busy all year, not only in holiday season.
Bus hire in Vadodara costs ₹40–85 per km with driver (as of Oct 2026), billed on at least 250 km a day. A one-day Vadodara–Statue of Unity round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹15,000–20,200.
Bus sizes and rates in Vadodara
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 Vadodara hire buses for
Vadodara's buses take college groups on industrial visits, run staff transport to the Halol and refinery-belt estates, move wedding guests between the city's venues, and carry school trips to the Statue of Unity and Pavagadh. Society and club picnics book mini buses for the Narmada and the hills of Pavagadh. For a full-size coach, check parking at each stop: the Statue of Unity has an official parking area, while lanes in the old city are tight.
- Pickup areas operators cover
- Alkapuri, Akota, Fatehgunj, Gotri, Manjalpur, Karelibaug, Waghodia Road, Vadodara Junction, the airport (Harni)
- Nearby towns
- Anand, Halol, Dabhoi, Padra, Karjan, Savli, Waghodia
Popular trips from Vadodara
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statue of Unity | ≈ 93 km | 1 day | ₹11,000–15,000 | ₹15,000–20,200 | ₹17,600–22,800 |
| Saputara | ≈ 245 km | 2 days | ₹24,000–32,500 | ₹32,500–43,800 | ₹38,200–49,500 |
| Ambaji | ≈ 278 km | 2 days | ₹27,100–36,700 | ₹36,700–49,600 | ₹43,100–56,000 |
| Mount Abu | ≈ 315 km | 2 days | ₹30,900–41,800 | ₹41,800–56,400 | ₹49,100–63,600 |
| Udaipur | ≈ 316 km | 2 days | ₹31,000–41,900 | ₹41,900–56,500 | ₹49,200–63,800 |
| Diu | ≈ 351 km | 2 days | ₹33,800–45,900 | ₹45,900–62,200 | ₹54,100–70,300 |
| Sasan Gir | ≈ 360 km | 2 days | ₹34,600–47,100 | ₹47,100–63,700 | ₹55,400–72,100 |
| Somnath | ≈ 400 km | 2 days | ₹38,300–52,200 | ₹52,200–70,700 | ₹61,400–79,900 |
| Rann of Kutch | ≈ 479 km | 3 days | ₹46,500–63,100 | ₹63,100–85,200 | ₹74,100–96,300 |
| Dwarka | ≈ 529 km | 3 days | ₹51,100–69,400 | ₹69,400–93,900 | ₹81,600–1,06,100 |
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.
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 Statue of Unity is closed on Mondays; plan day trips for another day of the week.
- For an outstation arrival, give the operator your train or flight number so the driver waits at the right gate.
- 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 Vadodara?
₹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 Vadodara?
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 Vadodara to Statue of Unity?
Statue of Unity is ≈ 93 km from Vadodara by road. A one-day round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹15,000–20,200, as of Oct 2026. Post the trip for exact itemised quotes.
How many verified operators serve Vadodara?
No verified operator with buses is based within 75 km of Vadodara 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.