Ahmedabad to Vadodara: no regular flights — road is 110 km/1.5h or express train 50 min. Full guide for reaching Vadodara.
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Quick answer: Ahmedabad to Vadodara non-stop flights take about There is no flight — the cities are too close. The Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi covers it in under an hour, and the Ahmedabad–Vadodara Expressway in about 1.5 hours., operated by No on this sector — both cities have their own airports, No scheduled AMD–BDQ flight exists and none ever will — the 110 km hop is far quicker by express train or expressway than any flight could be.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest AMD–BDQ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Ahmedabad and Vadodara are roughly 110 km apart, linked by one of India's busiest express-train corridors and a six-lane expressway. No airline schedules a flight because boarding, security and the drives to each airport would dwarf the actual flying time. Both cities have their own airports (AMD and BDQ), but you use those to fly elsewhere, not between the two.
The Western Railway corridor is dense with trains. The Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi cover Ahmedabad–Vadodara in roughly 50–65 minutes city centre to city centre, and dozens of other expresses run through the day. Reserved chair-car is cheap and comfortable. For most travellers this is the fastest and least stressful option — no airport detour at either end.
The NE-1 Ahmedabad–Vadodara Expressway is a tolled six-lane road that a car or app cab covers in about 1.5 hours in clear conditions. GSRTC Volvo and private AC coaches also run frequently, taking around 2 hours with stops. Self-drive is easy; keep your FASTag topped up for the toll plazas.
If your real origin is a metro, fly straight into Vadodara Airport (BDQ) at Harni rather than landing at Ahmedabad and travelling overland. BDQ has a single modern passenger terminal and handles non-stop flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad on IndiGo and Air India Express. From BDQ the city centre is a short 6 km drive.
This is an all-year commuter corridor; demand peaks around festivals and the Statue of Unity tourist season rather than any flight calendar.
| Period | Demand | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Mar | High | Pleasant weather; Navratri and winter tourism |
| Apr–Jun | Moderate | Hot Gujarat summer; book AC trains early |
| Jul–Sep | Moderate | Monsoon; trains run reliably, road slows in rain |
| Festivals | Very high | Navratri, Diwali, Uttarayan — reserve seats well ahead |
Book Shatabdi chair-car a few days ahead during festivals to lock the lower quota fares. For groups, a shared app cab on the expressway can beat individual train tickets. If you are connecting from a flight at Ahmedabad, time your onward train so you are not paying for an idle layover — the railway station is well linked to AMD by taxi.
Vadodara Airport (BDQ) at Harni is about 6 km north-east of the centre, an easy 15–20 minute taxi ride. The terminal is compact and modern, with prepaid taxis and app cabs outside. The railway station is central, walkable to the old city. Ahmedabad's SVPI Airport (AMD) sits about 9 km from its centre.
Trains have no strict weight limit for normal luggage, which is one more reason rail beats flying here. If you are connecting onward by air from BDQ or AMD, the usual domestic rules apply — 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag on most economy fares; see IndiGo baggage for current limits.
Gujarat summers (April–June) are hot — choose AC chair-car or an AC cab. The monsoon keeps trains running reliably while the expressway can slow in heavy rain. During Navratri and Uttarayan, intercity demand spikes and seats vanish fast, so reserve early. Both stations are central, so you lose little time at either end.
Don't search for an Ahmedabad–Vadodara flight — there isn't one and you don't want one. Use FlightGPT instead to book the flight that actually matters: a non-stop into Vadodara (BDQ) from your home metro, so you skip the overland leg from Ahmedabad altogether.
No. The cities are only about 110 km apart, so no airline schedules an AMD–BDQ flight. The Shatabdi train or the expressway are far quicker.
The Shatabdi or Jan Shatabdi express, roughly 50–65 minutes city centre to city centre. The expressway by car takes about 1.5 hours.
About 110 km by road on the NE-1 Expressway and roughly 100 km by rail.
The fastest trains, the Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi, cover it in around 50–65 minutes. Many other expresses run through the day.
If Vadodara is your destination, fly straight into Vadodara Airport (BDQ) — IndiGo and Air India Express serve it from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Landing at Ahmedabad means an extra overland leg.
IndiGo and Air India Express operate most non-stops to BDQ from the metros. Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India.
Indian Railways refunds cancelled-train tickets in full per its rules. For any onward flight you book, DGCA rules entitle you to a full refund if the airline cancels.
Yes, the NE-1 Ahmedabad–Vadodara Expressway is tolled. Keep your FASTag active and topped up for a smooth run.
Trains have generous practical luggage limits with no weighing for normal bags, unlike flights — handy if you are carrying a lot.
Trains run reliably through the monsoon. The expressway can slow in heavy rain, so allow extra time if driving July–September.
Indian Railways permits pets in specific classes with prior booking, and a private cab is the most flexible option for short hops like this.
Carry a government photo ID for the reserved-train ticket. No visa or permit is needed for travel within Gujarat.
Yes. GSRTC Volvo and private AC coaches run frequently, taking about 2 hours via the expressway.
Vadodara's own airport, BDQ at Harni, about 6 km from the centre. There is no need to use Ahmedabad's airport for travel into Vadodara.
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What you pay on the Ahmedabad–Vadodara route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Ahmedabad to Vadodara live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across No on this sector — both cities have their own airports.
Last-minute Ahmedabad to Vadodara fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Ahmedabad Vadodara prices across No on this sector — both cities have their own airports — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Most travellers prefer the Ahmedabad to Vadodara non-stop option. The direct Ahmedabad-Vadodara flight time is There is no flight — the cities are too close. The Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi covers it in under an hour, and the Ahmedabad–Vadodara Expressway in about 1.5 hours.. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Ahmedabad Vadodara ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Ahmedabad–Vadodara fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service No on this sector — both cities have their own airports ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.