Bhavnagar to Saputara by tempo traveller or bus

Saputara is a hill station destination in Gujarat, ≈ 258 km from Bhavnagar. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Bhavnagar to Saputara is ≈ 258 km by road, 7–9 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 2-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹15,700–19,300, and ₹34,200–46,100 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 258 km
estimated
Drive time
7–9 h
group vehicle
Plan for
2 to 3 days
most groups
Round trip
~568 km
within the state
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Bhavnagar to Saputara fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 2 days, about 568 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Bhavnagar to Saputara: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹10,900–14,500Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹13,300–16,900Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹15,700–19,300Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹18,100–22,800Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹20,400–26,400Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹25,200–34,200Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹34,200–46,100Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹40,100–52,100Get 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.

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What to see in Saputara

Gujarat's hill station in the Sahyadri hills of the Dang forest

  1. Day 1

    Lake and viewpoints

    • Boating on Saputara Lake
    • Sunrise Point and Sunset Point
    • Table Land for the plateau view
    • Ropeway near Sunset Point

  2. Day 2

    Waterfalls and the Dang forest

    • Gira Falls near Waghai (fullest in the monsoon)
    • Waghai Botanical Garden
    • Artist Village and the Step Garden

Best time to go

July to September for monsoon greenery, or October to February.

  • Heavy monsoon rain brings fog and slows the ghat road.
  • Weekends and the monsoon festival weeks are crowded.

Where groups stay

  • Around Saputara Lake: Walk to the lake, the market and the viewpoints

Saputara trip guide

On the way

Places close to the route, good for a break or a darshan stop.

  • Surat

Add to the trip: around Saputara

Distances in the hills are straight-line; the road is longer.

Good to know

  • Hill roads are slow and winding: plan for the lower end of daily distance and choose a vehicle with pushback seats and good ground clearance.
  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.
  • The last stretch is a ghat road: tempo travellers and mini buses manage it easily.
  • Nashik and Shirdi are a short drive on, so groups often pair Saputara with a Shirdi trip.

Questions groups ask

How far is Saputara from Bhavnagar by road?

≈ 258 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 568 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 7–9 hours with tea and meal stops; the hill roads near the end are slower.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Bhavnagar to Saputara?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹13,300–16,900 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹15,700–19,300 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹18,100–22,800 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra.

How much does a bus from Bhavnagar to Saputara cost?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹25,200–34,200 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹34,200–46,100 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹40,100–52,100 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Saputara?

Most groups make it 2 to 3 days. With an extra day you can add Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. Best time to go: July to September for monsoon greenery, or October to February.

Which vehicle suits my group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

How do I get exact prices?

Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Bhavnagar are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly.