Surat to Ahmedabad by tempo traveller or bus

Ahmedabad is a city destination in Gujarat, 265 km from Surat. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Surat to Ahmedabad is 265 km by road, 6–7 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 2-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹16,100–19,700, and ₹35,000–47,300 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
265 km
by road
Drive time
6–7 h
group vehicle
Plan for
2 to 3 days
most groups
Round trip
~583 km
within the state
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Surat to Ahmedabad fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 2 days, about 583 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Surat to Ahmedabad: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹11,200–14,800Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹13,600–17,300Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹16,100–19,700Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹18,500–23,400Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹21,000–27,100Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹25,900–35,000Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹35,000–47,300Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹41,200–53,400Get 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 Ahmedabad

UNESCO heritage city: old pols, stepwells and the Sabarmati riverfront

  1. Day 1

    Old city heritage

    • Heritage walk through the pols (early morning)
    • Sidi Saiyyed Mosque jali
    • Jama Masjid and Manek Chowk night food market

  2. Day 2

    Gandhi and stepwells

    • Sabarmati Ashram
    • Adalaj Stepwell
    • Sabarmati Riverfront in the evening

  3. Day 3

    Family day

    • Science City
    • Kankaria Lake and zoo
    • Law Garden market

Best time to go

October to March.

  • April to June is very hot; plan sightseeing early and late in the day.

Where groups stay

  • Ashram Road / Riverfront: Central, close to the old city
  • SG Highway: Newer hotels, easy parking for buses

Add to the trip: around Ahmedabad

Distances are estimated from the map.

  • Sanand · ≈ 24 km from Ahmedabad
  • Gandhinagar · ≈ 27 km from Ahmedabad
  • Kalol · ≈ 32 km from Ahmedabad
  • Nadiad · ≈ 58 km from Ahmedabad
  • Viramgam · ≈ 68 km from Ahmedabad
  • Mahudi · ≈ 69 km from Ahmedabad

Good to know

  • 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.
  • Book the heritage walk in advance; it starts around 8 am.
  • Manek Chowk turns into a food market after 9 pm.

Questions groups ask

How far is Ahmedabad from Surat by road?

265 km one way by road, so about 583 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 6–7 hours with tea and meal stops.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Surat to Ahmedabad?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹13,600–17,300 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹16,100–19,700 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹18,500–23,400 (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 Surat to Ahmedabad cost?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹25,900–35,000 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹35,000–47,300 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹41,200–53,400 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Ahmedabad?

Most groups make it 2 to 3 days. With an extra day you can add Sanand and Gandhinagar. Best time to go: October to March.

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 Surat 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.