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The 13 Best Day Trips from Vadodara

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Vadodara, India, led by Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhavnagar. The closest is Anand, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Vadodara at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Ahmedabad103 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Surat129 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Bhavnagar124 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Nadiād56 km NW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Anand38 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
Bharūch71 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Godhra67 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Kalol128 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Vejalpur57 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Dohad123 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Nandurbar149 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Khambhāt61 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ankleshwar78 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Vadodara

  1. 1

    Ahmedabad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-west of Vadodara3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Science City.

    Also nearby: Gandhinagar, Sānand.

  2. 2

    Surat, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south of Vadodara4 hr round trip

    Known for Jahangirpura SMC Garden.

  3. 3

    Bhavnagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-west of Vadodara3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Nadiād, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-west of Vadodara2 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Anand, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north-west of Vadodara1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Bharūch, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south of Vadodara2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Godhra, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Vadodara2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Kalol, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Vadodara4 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Vejalpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north-east of Vadodara2 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Dohad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-east of Vadodara3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Nandurbar, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Vadodara4 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Khambhāt, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Vadodara2 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Ankleshwar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south of Vadodara3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Vadodara to Ahmedabad

A realistic pace for Ahmedabad, 103 km from Vadodara. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Vadodara
  2. 09:05Arrive in Ahmedabad (1 hr 35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Science City
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ahmedabad
  6. 15:05Head back to Vadodara
  7. 16:40Home in Vadodara

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Vadodara?
The best day trips from Vadodara are Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhavnagar, Nadiād, Anand. The closest is Anand, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Vadodara?
Anand is the closest, 38 km north-west of Vadodara, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Vadodara?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Vadodara: Anand (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Vadodara for a day out?
Ahmedabad is the largest city in day-trip range, 103 km north-west of Vadodara and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Vadodara?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nandurbar at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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