Surat to Saputara by tempo traveller or bus
Saputara is a hill station destination in Gujarat, ≈ 141 km from Surat. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.
Surat to Saputara is ≈ 141 km by road, 4–6 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A day trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹8,300–10,300, and ₹18,400–24,900 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).
- Distance
- ≈ 141 km
- estimated
- Drive time
- 4–6 h
- group vehicle
- Plan for
- a day trip
- or 2 days to see more
- Round trip
- ~310 km
- within the state
Surat to Saputara fare by vehicle
Round trip with driver over one day, about 310 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹5,700–7,700 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹7,000–9,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹8,300–10,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹9,600–12,200 | Get quotes |
| Force Urbania (luxury van) | 10–17 | ₹10,900–14,200 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹13,500–18,400 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹18,400–24,900 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹21,700–28,200 | Get 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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What to see in Saputara
Gujarat's hill station in the Sahyadri hills of the Dang forest
Day 1
Lake and viewpoints
- Boating on Saputara Lake
- Sunrise Point and Sunset Point
- Table Land for the plateau view
- Ropeway near Sunset Point
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
Add to the trip: around Saputara
Distances in the hills are straight-line; the road is longer.
- Nashik · ≈ 65 km from Saputara (straight-line)
- Trimbakeshwar · ≈ 75 km from Saputara (straight-line)
- Silvassa · ≈ 83 km from Saputara (straight-line)
- Valsad · ≈ 85 km from Saputara (straight-line)
- Tithal Beach · ≈ 88 km from Saputara (straight-line)
- Daman · ≈ 98 km from Saputara (straight-line)
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 Surat by road?
≈ 141 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 310 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 4–6 hours with tea and meal stops; the hill roads near the end are slower.
What is the tempo traveller fare from Surat to Saputara?
For a day trip with driver: ₹7,000–9,000 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹8,300–10,300 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹9,600–12,200 (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 Saputara cost?
For a day trip with driver: ₹13,500–18,400 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹18,400–24,900 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹21,700–28,200 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days should a group plan for Saputara?
Most groups make it a day trip, or 2 days to see more. 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 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.