Ahmedabad and Kutch are separated by a distance of around 400 kms and there are several ways to traverse the distance. You can take a flight from Ahmedabad to Bhuj or you can take a train or a bus from Ahmedabad to Bhuj. And you can cover the remaining distance in a cab or private taxi. Alternatively, you can also drive down on your own or hire a cab or private taxi to do the same. The total distance can be covered in around 7 to 8 hours. We have compiled an elaborate account of travel details from Ahmedabad to Kutch. Have a look!
There is an airport in Ahmedabad and the nearest airport to Kutch is in Bhuj. On an average, atleast two flights fly out from Ahmedabad to Bhuj on an everyday basis. Major operators on the route are Air India. The aerial distance between the two cities is only around 299 kms, however, since most flights are either interconnecting or Via flights, the time taken to reach the destination increases by a margin. Departure Airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Arrival Airport: Bhuj Airport Starting Ticket Fares: INR 6191 Approx. Time Taken: 5 hours (1+ Stops) Once you reach Bhuj, you can cover the remaining distance in a cab or taxi. A lot of taxis are readily available outside the airport.
2. Ahmedabad to Kutch in Train and Car
Another option to travel from Ahmedabad to Kutch is in a train. Again, there are no direct trains that run on the route. But you can take a train from Ahmedabad to Bhuj and then cover the remaining distance in a cab or taxi. A lot of trains run from Ahmedabad to Bhuj on a weekly basis. Some of them are DDR Bhuj Exp, Kutch Exp, Ala Hazrat Exp, Bhuj AC S F Exp, DDR Bhuj Exp, SHM Bhuj Exp and more. Have a look at the details- Starting Ticket Fares: INR 230 Approx. Time Taken: 6 hours to 7 hours
3. Ahmedabad to Kutch in Bus and Car
You can also travel from Ahmedabad to Kutch in a bus. Although there are no direct buses available from Ahmedabad to Kutch, you can take one from Ahmedabad to Bhuj and then take a cab to cover the remaining distance. There are several buses that run on the route between Ahmedabad to Bhuj. Have a look at the details-
Bus 1: Shree Swaminarayan Travels
Boarding Points: Paldi, Karnavati Club, Sarkhej Chowkdi Swan Hotel Deboarding Points: Madhapar Bus Stand, Gayatri Mandir, Bhuj Nagar Palika Starting Ticket Fares: INR 650 Departure Time: 11:30 PM Arrival Time: 6:15 AM Total Time Taken: 6 hours and 45 minutes
Bus 2: Shree Swaminarayan Travels
Boarding Points: Paldi, Karnavati Club, Sarkhej Chowkdi Swan Hotel Deboarding Points: Madhapar Bus Stand, Gayatri Mandir, Bhuj Nagar Palika Starting Ticket Fares: INR 450 Departure Time: 11:00 PM Arrival Time: 5:30 AM Total Time Taken: 6 hours and 30 minutes
4. Ahmedabad to Kutch in Car
Since the distance is not a lot, it can also be covered in car on a road trip. For the same, you can either book a cab or hire a private taxi. Alternatively, you can also drive down on your own. The distance can be covered in a span of 7 to 9 hours. There are two routes for the same-
Route 1: Via NH947
Ahmedabad > Viramgam > Dhrangadhra > Malia > Bhuj
Route 2: NH27
Ahmedabad > Gandhinagar > Mehsana > Bhuj Route 2 is around 80 kms longer but has relatively lesser traffic. The cab fares for the whole journey between Ahmedabad to Bhuj start from INR 4500 and go up depending on the timings and the type of vehicle you choose to travel in.