Ahmedabad to Palitana taxi fare
You pay by the kilometre, with the same rates on every trip. The road distance is about 215 km from central Ahmedabad. Your exact fare depends on your pickup point and the car you choose. Call us with your pickup address and we tell you the full fare before you book.
| Car | Seats | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Swift Dzire) | 4 | ₹12/km |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹13/km |
| Innova | 7 | ₹18/km |
| Tempo Traveller / bus | Groups | Quote on call |
Tolls, parking and state tax are extra at actual cost. Driver allowance is ₹300/day on outstation trips, and night travel (10 PM to 6 AM) is 20% extra. The first 30 minutes of waiting are free, then ₹100/hour. No advance payment is needed: pay by cash or UPI. Booking in advance gets a 10% discount. Free cancellation up to 8 hours before pickup.
Going one way only? Ask for a one way taxi fare and save 40–50% over a return trip.
Ahmedabad to Palitana distance and route
The drive takes about 4.5 hours in normal traffic, mostly along NH 27 via Bagodara and Botad.
- Botad is a common stop past the halfway point.
- Palitana’s Shatrunjaya hill carries over 900 Jain temples, one of Jainism’s most sacred sites.
- The climb has roughly 3,500 steps; palanquin (doli) carriers are available for those who can’t walk it.
- Most pilgrims begin the climb before sunrise, around 6 AM, to avoid the heat.
- Certain areas of the temple complex have specific access rules on some days — check current guidance locally before you climb.
Pickup points in Ahmedabad
We now pick up directly from Ahmedabad,. Popular pickup points:
- Ahmedabad Airport (SVPI): meet and greet at arrivals, with flight tracking.
- Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur) and Sabarmati station.
- SG Highway, Gota, Chandkheda, Ghatlodiya, Satellite and Bopal. Our Ahmedabad office is in Ghatlodiya.
- Gandhinagar and GIFT City.
Who books an Ahmedabad to Palitana cab
Jain pilgrims
Shatrunjaya hill is one of Jainism’s most sacred pilgrimage sites, and darshan here is the primary reason most visitors make this trip.
Heritage and architecture visitors
The scale and density of temples on the hill draw travellers interested in temple architecture, independent of pilgrimage.
Day-trip families
The manageable drive time makes this a common single-day outing from Ahmedabad.
Planning your trip
Tell us your pickup address, the date and time you want to leave, and how many passengers are travelling. We confirm the car, driver and fare over call or WhatsApp before you book, so there are no surprises on the day. For a return trip, let us know if you want the same car to wait or come back on a separate day — both options are available.
If your plan includes an overnight stay at Palitana, mention it when you book: outstation trips already include a driver allowance, and we can suggest a comfortable pickup time for the return leg. Groups travelling with senior citizens or young children often prefer the Innova for the extra legroom on a about 4.5 hours drive.
Why travellers choose Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels
- 8+ years in Gujarat: a taxi team with 8+ years of experience, now serving Ahmedabad directly.
- 4.9★ on Google from real customers.
- GPS tracking in every car, for your safety.
- No advance payment: pay by cash or UPI after the trip.
- Free cancellation up to 8 hours before pickup.
- 24/7 service, including early morning and late night trips.
More Ahmedabad routes
We run the same Ahmedabad pickup and per-kilometre rate to other Gujarat and Rajasthan destinations too:
- Ahmedabad to Ambaji — a natural pairing with this route
- Ahmedabad to Mount Abu — 225 km, hill-station getaway
- Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity — 200 km, a popular day trip
- Ahmedabad to Udaipur — 260 km, lakes and palaces
- See all Ahmedabad travel guides
Need a ride inside the city first? See our Ahmedabad local taxi service and airport pickup & drop pages.
