Surat to Ambaji by tempo traveller or bus
Ambaji is a pilgrimage destination in Gujarat, ≈ 429 km from Surat. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.
Surat to Ambaji is ≈ 429 km by road, 9–11 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 3-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹26,000–31,900, and ₹56,700–76,500 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).
- Distance
- ≈ 429 km
- estimated
- Drive time
- 9–11 h
- group vehicle
- Plan for
- 3 to 4 days
- most groups
- Round trip
- ~944 km
- within the state
Surat to Ambaji fare by vehicle
Round trip with driver over 3 days, about 944 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹18,100–24,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹22,000–28,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹26,000–31,900 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹30,000–37,900 | Get quotes |
| Force Urbania (luxury van) | 10–17 | ₹33,900–43,800 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹41,900–56,700 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹56,700–76,500 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹66,600–86,500 | Get 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.
- Gandhinagar
Add to the trip: around Ambaji
Distances are estimated from the map.
- Mount Abu · ≈ 39 km from Ambaji
- Taranga · ≈ 49 km from Ambaji
- Palanpur · ≈ 55 km from Ambaji
- Idar · ≈ 69 km from Ambaji
- Polo Forest · ≈ 72 km from Ambaji
- Udaipur · ≈ 112 km from Ambaji
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 Ambaji from Surat by road?
≈ 429 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 944 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 9–11 hours with tea and meal stops.
What is the tempo traveller fare from Surat to Ambaji?
For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹22,000–28,000 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹26,000–31,900 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹30,000–37,900 (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 Ambaji cost?
For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹41,900–56,700 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹56,700–76,500 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹66,600–86,500 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days should a group plan for Ambaji?
Most groups make it 3 to 4 days. With an extra day you can add Mount Abu and Taranga.
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.