How to travel from Vadodara to Surat, India
The distance between Vadodara and Surat is around 130km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Vadodara to Surat by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Surat → Vadodara if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Surat.
- Duration1h 25m
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost₹160($2)
Indian Railways
Taxi
Take a taxi to Surat.
- Duration2h 5m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₹2,465($31)
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Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vadodara to Surat by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹160 ($2) and will take around 1h 25m.
The distance between Vadodara and Surat is around 130km (81 miles).
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Vadodara and Surat by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vadodara to Surat is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ₹160 ($2).
The cheapest way to travel between Vadodara and Surat, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹160 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Vadodara and Surat. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vadodara and Surat with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 25m.
Indian Railways run train services between Vadodara and Surat. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Vadodara and Surat. We recommend that you take the train to Surat. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vadodara to Surat. We recommend that you take the train to Surat. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Surat is Surat Airport (STV) (STV) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Surat. Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) (BHU) and Vadodara Airport (BDQ) (BDQ) 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 Vadodara and Surat. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vadodara to Surat is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around ₹160 ($2).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vadodara and Surat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 25m | ₹160($2) | every 30 mins | 130km (81 miles) |
Taxi | 2h 5m | ₹2,465($31) | on demand | 143km (89 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | ₹1,195($15) | on demand | 143km (89 miles) |
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Airports near Surat
The following major airports near Surat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Surat Airport (STV)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Surat
Bhavnagar Airport (BHU)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Surat
Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Surat