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Surat to Vadodara

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

170 kmDistance
3.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,912
Ertiga₹7,519
Innova₹7,840
Innova Crysta₹9,671
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,302

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹190
AC Seater₹310
Non-AC Sleeper₹270
AC Sleeper₹390
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹530
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Train
Sleeper₹130
Economy₹200
Third AC₹270
Second AC₹370
First AC₹510
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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: Surat to Vadodara

170 km · ~3h 24m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Surat

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Vadodara

    Vadodara, 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: Surat to Vadodara

170 km · ~3h 47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Surat

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

  2. Surat → Vadodara

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~170 km

    ~3h 47m|Tentative fare ₹190–₹530

  3. Arrive in Vadodara

    Vadodara, 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: Surat to Vadodara

Nearest railway stations: Udhna Jn for Surat, Vadodara Jn for Vadodara.

Direct trains

Golden Temple Mail#12903 · Superfast
12:59 AMUdhna Jn
1h 45m24 stops
02:44 AMVishvamitri
Aravalli Express#19707 · Express
01:25 AMSurat
1h 49m23 stops
03:14 AMVishvamitri
Bhavnagar Express#12971 · Superfast
01:40 AMSurat
1h 43m23 stops
03:23 AMVishvamitri
Mumbai Central Jaipur AC Duronto Express#12239 · Duronto
02:34 AMUdhna Jn
1h 40m24 stops
04:14 AMVishvamitri
KOCHUVELI - BIKANER Express#16312 · Express
02:55 AMSurat
1h 48m24 stops
04:43 AMVishvamitri

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.

Surat to Vadodara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Surat to Vadodara is about 170 km by road, roughly 3.4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bharuch.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 170 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,912 · Ertiga ₹7,519 · Innova ₹7,840 · Innova Crysta ₹9,671 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,302
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹190 · AC Seater ₹310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹270 · AC Sleeper ₹390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹530
  • Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹200 · Third AC ₹270 · Second AC ₹370 · First AC ₹510

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Surat to Vadodara. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Bharuch80 km from Surat

Hotels in Vadodara

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Things to Do in Vadodara

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Vadodara.

The Gaekwad Baroda Golf Club

Baroda’s premier club and Gujarat’s oldest private golf club

Inox Multiplex

By far the best movie theater in town. Also at Seven Seas Mall 4th Floor

Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Gruh

Dance shows, and musical events

S-Cube Water Park

Water park with many slides, family pool, wave pool and six cuisine restaurant.

Sayaji Baug Garden

Set on the banks of the Vishwamitri river, the garden is home to the Baroda Museum, the Sardar Patel Planetarium, and the Sayaji Baug Zoo. A toy train runs around the…

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Suggested Vadodara Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Vadodara

  • Travel from Surat to Vadodara (about 3.4 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum

Day 2Explore Vadodara

  • Visit Laxmi Vilas Palace
  • Visit Lakshmi Vilas Palace
  • Visit Nazarbaug Palace

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit EME Temple
  • Head back to Surat
Suggested from Vadodara's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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