Surat to Palitana by tempo traveller or bus

Palitana is a pilgrimage destination in Gujarat, ≈ 136 km from Surat. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Surat to Palitana is ≈ 136 km by road, 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A day trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹8,100–9,900, and ₹17,800–24,100 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 136 km
estimated
Drive time
3–4 h
group vehicle
Plan for
a day trip
or 2 days to see more
Round trip
~299 km
within the state
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Surat to Palitana fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over one day, about 299 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Surat to Palitana: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 dayQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹5,500–7,400Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹6,800–8,700Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹8,100–9,900Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹9,300–11,800Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹10,600–13,700Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹13,100–17,800Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹17,800–24,100Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹20,900–27,200Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day 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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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 Surat by road?

≈ 136 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 299 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 3–4 hours with tea and meal stops.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Surat to Palitana?

For a day trip with driver: ₹6,800–8,700 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹8,100–9,900 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹9,300–11,800 (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 Surat to Palitana cost?

For a day trip with driver: ₹13,100–17,800 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹17,800–24,100 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹20,900–27,200 (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 a day trip, or 2 days to see more. 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 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.