The cable-stayed bridge across the Tapi river in Surat, boats moored on the mud bank below

South Gujarat · Diamond and textile city

Surat group trip guide

Surat: Diamond and textile city in South Gujarat. From Ahmedabad it is 265 km by road, 6–7 hours in a group vehicle with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ahmedabad costs ₹16,100–19,700 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Ahmedabad
265 km by road
Time to give it
1 day
Best season
October to March
Fare from Ahmedabad
₹16,100–19,700 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Surat (limited international flights)

Surat, a port of the Mughal era and now a diamond and textile city, is known for its street food, the Dumas and Suvali beaches and the old Surat Castle.

How many are going?

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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 → Surat

₹16,100–19,700

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 265 km one way · 2 days, 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 South Gujarat hub: groups start from here for Saputara, Dandi, Daman and Udvada.

History & architectureBeaches & coast

How far is Surat

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Surat
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad265 km6–7 h Route: Ahmedabad to Surat
Vadodara147 km3–4 h Route: Vadodara to Surat

Group fares from Ahmedabad

Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.

Ahmedabad to Surat: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 days
SUV / Innova6–7₹11,200–14,800
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹13,600–17,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹16,100–19,700
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹18,500–23,400
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹35,000–47,300

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. 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 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. 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, Food lovers.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Surat (limited international flights). International flights land at Ahmedabad (AMD).
  • Nearest railway station: Surat.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Questions groups ask

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

265 km by road: 6–7 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.

Surat ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Ahmedabad se Surat round trip (265 km ek taraf, 2 din): 17-seater ₹16,100–19,700, 40–49 seater bus ₹35,000–47,300. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein.

What does a group trip to Surat cost?

Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹11,200–14,800; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹13,600–17,300; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹16,100–19,700; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹18,500–23,400; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹35,000–47,300. 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 Surat?

1 day. With the drive from Ahmedabad, plan 2 to 3 days in all. The South Gujarat hub: groups start from here for Saputara, Dandi, Daman and Udvada.

When is the best time to visit Surat?

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 Surat from abroad?

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

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