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Erode to Surat

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Surat, Gujarat.

1579 kmDistance
31.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17470
Sedan₹20630
SUV₹26990
Innova / MUV₹30200
Tempo Traveller₹35040
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1740
AC Seater₹2840
Non-AC Sleeper₹2530
AC Sleeper₹3630
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4470
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Train
Sleeper₹980
Economy₹1610
Third AC₹2240
Second AC₹3190
First AC₹4450
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Erode to Surat

1579 km · ~34h 15m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Erode

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 395

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 545

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 695

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 790

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 940

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1090

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1184

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1334

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1484

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Surat

    Surat, Gujarat

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Erode to Surat

1579 km · ~35h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Erode

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Erode. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Erode → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~790 km

    ~17h 33m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 790)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Surat. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Surat

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~790 km

    ~17h 33m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260

  5. Arrive in Surat

    Surat, Gujarat

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Erode to Surat

Nearest railway stations: Erode Jn for Erode, Surat for Surat.

Direct trains

COIMBATORE - RAJKOT Exp#16614 · Express
01:20 AMErode Jn
32h 45m237 stops
10:05 AM+1dSurat
Rameswaram-Okha Express#16733 · Express
05:05 AMErode Jn
42h 40m272 stops
11:45 PM+1dSurat
TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express
06:10 AMErode Jn
30h237 stops
12:10 PM+1dSurat

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Erode to Surat: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Erode to Surat is about 1579 km by road, roughly 31.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1579 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,470 · Sedan ₹20,630 · SUV ₹26,990 · Innova / MUV ₹30,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,040
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,740 · AC Seater ₹2,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,530 · AC Sleeper ₹3,630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,470
  • Train: Sleeper ₹980 · Economy ₹1,610 · Third AC ₹2,240 · Second AC ₹3,190 · First AC ₹4,450

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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