Surat to Vadodara by tempo traveller or bus

Vadodara (Baroda) is a city destination in Gujarat, ≈ 160 km from Surat. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Surat to Vadodara is ≈ 160 km by road, 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A day trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹9,400–11,600, and ₹20,900–28,200 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 160 km
estimated
Drive time
3–4 h
group vehicle
Plan for
a day trip
or 2 days to see more
Round trip
~352 km
within the state
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Surat to Vadodara fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over one day, about 352 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Surat to Vadodara: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 dayQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹6,400–8,700Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹7,900–10,100Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹9,400–11,600Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹10,900–13,800Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹12,400–16,000Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹15,300–20,900Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹20,900–28,200Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹24,500–31,900Get 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 Vadodara

Palaces of the Gaekwads and the Champaner-Pavagadh UNESCO site

  1. Day 1

    Royal Vadodara

    • Laxmi Vilas Palace
    • Sayaji Baug and Baroda Museum
    • EME Temple

  2. Day 2

    Champaner-Pavagadh

    • Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (UNESCO)
    • Pavagadh ropeway to Kalika Mata temple

Best time to go

October to March.

Where groups stay

  • Alkapuri: Central with good restaurants

Add to the trip: around Vadodara

Distances are estimated from the map.

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.
  • Pavagadh is about 50 km away; leave early to avoid ropeway queues.

Questions groups ask

How far is Vadodara from Surat by road?

≈ 160 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 352 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 Vadodara?

For a day trip with driver: ₹7,900–10,100 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹9,400–11,600 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹10,900–13,800 (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 Vadodara cost?

For a day trip with driver: ₹15,300–20,900 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹20,900–28,200 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹24,500–31,900 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Vadodara?

Most groups make it a day trip, or 2 days to see more. With an extra day you can add Pavagadh and Anand. 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.