The 13 Best Day Trips from Vadodara

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Vadodara

  1. 1

    Ahmedabad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-west of Vadodara

    Known for Science City.

  2. 2

    Surat, India

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

    Known for Jahangirpura SMC Garden.

  3. 3

    Bhavnagar, India

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

    Nadiād, India

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

    Anand, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north-west of Vadodara
  6. 6

    Bharūch, India

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

    Godhra, India

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

    Kalol, India

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

    Vejalpur, India

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

    Dohad, India

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

    Nandurbar, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Vadodara
  12. 12

    Khambhāt, India

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

    Ankleshwar, India

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

A sample day: Vadodara to Ahmedabad

  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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Vadodara?
For a weekend away from Vadodara, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Nandurbar (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Surat (129 km, 2 hr), Kalol (128 km, 2 hr), Bhavnagar (124 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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