How to travel from Surat to Ahmedabad, India

The distance between Surat and Ahmedabad is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Surat to Ahmedabad by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Ahmedabad Jn.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Ahmedabad.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,175($65)
Operated by

Surat Taxi Hire

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Drive

Drive to Ahmedabad.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance250km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surat and Ahmedabad

There are several options for getting from Surat to Ahmedabad by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,175 ($65).

The distance between Surat and Ahmedabad is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (128 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Surat and Ahmedabad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Surat to Ahmedabad is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₹5,175 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Surat and Ahmedabad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Surat and Ahmedabad. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Surat and Ahmedabad with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 35m.

Indian Railways run train services between Surat and Ahmedabad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surat and Ahmedabad. We recommend that you take a taxi to Ahmedabad. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surat to Ahmedabad. We recommend that you take the train to Ahmedabad Jn. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Ahmedabad is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) (AMD) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ahmedabad. Vadodara Airport (BDQ) (BDQ) and Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) (BHU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Surat and Ahmedabad. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surat to Ahmedabad is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₹240 ($3).

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Transport options from Surat to Ahmedabad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
₹240($3)
hourly230km (143 miles)
Taxi
3h 20m
₹5,175($65)
on demand250km (155 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₹2,070($26)
on demand250km (155 miles)

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Airports near Ahmedabad

The following major airports near Ahmedabad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

AMD
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Ahmedabad
BDQ
Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Ahmedabad
BHU
Bhavnagar Airport (BHU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Ahmedabad