Jamnagar to Palitana by tempo traveller or bus

Palitana is a pilgrimage destination in Gujarat, ≈ 257 km from Jamnagar. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Jamnagar to Palitana is ≈ 257 km by road, 5–7 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 2-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹15,600–19,200, and ₹34,000–45,900 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 257 km
estimated
Drive time
5–7 h
group vehicle
Plan for
2 to 3 days
most groups
Round trip
~565 km
within the state
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Jamnagar to Palitana fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 2 days, about 565 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Jamnagar to Palitana: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹10,900–14,400Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹13,200–16,800Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹15,600–19,200Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹18,000–22,700Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹20,300–26,300Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹25,100–34,000Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹34,000–45,900Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹39,900–51,800Get 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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On the way

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

  • Rajkot

Add to the trip: around Palitana

Distances are estimated from the map.

Good to know

  • Temple towns get crowded on festivals and weekends. Start early, and ask the operator about parking close to the temple for elderly travellers.
  • 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.

Questions groups ask

How far is Palitana from Jamnagar by road?

≈ 257 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 565 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 5–7 hours with tea and meal stops.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Jamnagar to Palitana?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹13,200–16,800 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹15,600–19,200 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹18,000–22,700 (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 Jamnagar to Palitana cost?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹25,100–34,000 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹34,000–45,900 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹39,900–51,800 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Palitana?

Most groups make it 2 to 3 days. With an extra day you can add Bhavnagar and Amreli.

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 Jamnagar 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.