The sandstone spires of the Swaminarayan temple in Bhavnagar

Saurashtra · Coastal princely city

Bhavnagar group trip guide

Bhavnagar: Coastal princely city in Saurashtra. From Ahmedabad it is 165 km by road, 3–4 hours in a group vehicle with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ahmedabad costs ₹9,700–12,000 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Ahmedabad
165 km by road
Time to give it
1 day
Best season
October to March
Fare from Ahmedabad
₹9,700–12,000 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar, a former princely capital on the Gulf of Khambhat, has the Nilambag palace, the hilltop Takhteshwar temple and a Gandhi memorial museum.

Offshore at Koliyak, the Nishkalank Mahadev shrine stands in the sea and is reached on foot at low tide.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Bhavnagar from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Ahmedabad → Bhavnagar

₹9,700–12,000

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 165 km one way · 1 day, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

The base for Palitana and Velavadar, with a good choice of hotels.

History & architectureTemples & pilgrimage

How far is Bhavnagar

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Bhavnagar
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad165 km3–4 h Route: Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar
Vadodara206 km4–5 h Route: Vadodara to Bhavnagar
Rajkot174 km3.5–4.5 h Route: Rajkot to Bhavnagar
Surat344 km7–8 h Route: Surat to Bhavnagar

Group fares from Ahmedabad

Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.

Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 day
SUV / Innova6–7₹6,600–8,900
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹8,100–10,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹9,700–12,000
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹11,200–14,200
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹21,500–29,100

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.

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.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: October to March.
  • Time to give it: 1 day.
  • Who goes: Families, Pilgrims.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Bhavnagar. International flights land at Ahmedabad (AMD).
  • Nearest railway station: Bhavnagar Terminus.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

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Questions groups ask

Ahmedabad thi Bhavnagar ketlu km? (How far is Bhavnagar from Ahmedabad?)

165 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour). Road distance from our route catalog.

Bhavnagar ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Ahmedabad se Bhavnagar round trip (165 km ek taraf, 1 din): 17-seater ₹9,700–12,000, 40–49 seater bus ₹21,500–29,100. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein.

What does a group trip to Bhavnagar cost?

Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹6,600–8,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹8,100–10,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹9,700–12,000; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹11,200–14,200; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹21,500–29,100. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Bhavnagar?

1 day. With the drive from Ahmedabad, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. The base for Palitana and Velavadar, with a good choice of hotels.

When is the best time to visit Bhavnagar?

October to March.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Bhavnagar from abroad?

Nearest airport: Bhavnagar. Nearest railway station: Bhavnagar Terminus. Ahmedabad (AMD) is Gujarat's main international airport; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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