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How to Reach the Statue of Unity?

Distance, travel time, available bus, train, taxi services, and more are below.

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Statue of Unity Location

The Statue of Unity is located 3.5 km from a small town known as Kevadiya in Gujarat, India.

It is approximately 25 km from the nearest city Rajpipla, 90 km from Vadodara, 150 km from Surat, and 200 km from Ahmedabad.

The closest bus stop to the Statue of Unity is located in Kevadia, with local autos and busses available from there to the Statue of Unity.

The nearest railway station to the Statue of Unity is located in Kevadiya (KDCY), followed by Vadodara (BRC).

The nearest airport to the Statue of Unity is located in Vadodara (BDQ).

One can also visit the Statue of Unity staying in Ahmedabad or Surat, both being ~3 hours drive from the Statue of Unity.

Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity

Distance

200 km one-way

Transit Time

3-6 hours

Bus Service

There is one Volvo bus leaving from Ahmedabad Geeta Mandir Bus Stand to Kevadiya at 7:10 am daily. For the return journey from Kevadiya to Ahmedabad, there are two AC busses, leaving Kevadiya at 4:40 pm and 7:10 pm daily.

Train Service

There is an Ahmedabad-to-Kevadiya Jan Shatabdi Express which leaves Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) for Kevadiya (KDCY) at 7:55 am daily. The same train leaves back for Ahmedabad at 8:20 pm daily.

Taxi Service

One-way taxi fare from Ahmedabad to Kevadiya for a four-seater car starts at Rs. 3,000. While keeping the taxi with you for the full day and return journey should cost Rs. 6,000 onwards.

Self Drive Cars

Multiple self drive car providers are available to rent cars in Ahmedabad, with prices starting at Rs. 5,000 for the first 450 km in 30 hours without fuel.

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Vadodara to Statue of Unity

Distance

90 km one-way

Transit Time

2-3 hours

Bus Service

There are multiple sleeper and ordinary busses available from Vadodara Central Bus Station to Kevadiya daily at 4:15 am, 7 am, 2 pm, and 3:15 pm. The return busses from Kevadiya to Vadodara leave at 7:30 am, 4:45 pm, and 8:40 pm.

Train Service

There are two trains from Vadodara Junction (BRC) to Kevadiya (KDCY) daily at 5:40 am and 9:10 am. They run on all days of the week, and the return trains leave Kevadiya for Vadodara at 8:20 pm and 9:25 pm.

Taxi Service

One-way taxi fare for a four-seater car starts at Rs. 2,000. While keeping the taxi with you for the full day and return journey should cost Rs. 5,000 onwards.

Self Drive Cars

Multiple self-drive car providers are available to rent cars in Vadodara, with prices starting at Rs. 2,000 for the first 235 km in 24 hours without fuel.

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Surat to Statue of Unity

Distance

150 km one-way

Transit Time

3-5 hours

Bus Service

While there is no direct bus from Surat to Kevadiya, there is a local bus from Kevadiya to Surat departing at 11 am daily.

Train Service

There is an Ahmedabad-to-Kevadiya Jan Shatabdi Express which leaves Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) for Kevadiya (KDCY) at 7:55 am daily. The same train leaves back for Ahmedabad at 8:20 pm daily.

Taxi Service

One-way taxi fare from Surat to Kevadiya for a four-seater car starts at Rs. 3,000. While keeping the taxi with you for the full day and return journey should cost Rs. 6,000 onwards.

Self Drive Cars

Multiple self-drive car providers are available to rent cars in Surat, with prices starting at Rs. 5,000 for the first 450 km in 30 hours without fuel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Statue of Unity is located 3.5 km from a small town known as Kevadiya in Gujarat, India. It is approximately 25 km from the nearest city Rajpipla, 90 km from Vadodara, 150 km from Surat, and 200 km from Ahmedabad.

The closest bus stop to the Statue of Unity is located in Kevadia, with local autos and busses available from there to the Statue of Unity.

The nearest railway station to the Statue of Unity is located in Kevadiya (KDCY), followed by Vadodara (BRC). The nearest airport to the Statue of Unity is located in Vadodara (BDQ).

One can also visit the Statue of Unity staying in Ahmedabad or Surat, both being ~3 hours drive from the Statue of Unity.

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There are four types of tickets available for the Statue of Unity, ranging from Rs. 150 to Rs. 1,500 for Adults.

While the Basic Entry Ticket offers access to the monument, museum, projection mapping show, valley of flowers, and more.

The Viewing Gallery ticket also includes access to the Statue of Unity viewing gallery, located inside the Statue of Unity at a height of 500 ft.

If you’re visiting on a more crowded day, you may want to consider the Express Entry Ticket, which offers all the Viewing Gallery Ticket benefits, with a lesser wait time for the elevators.

And if you’re an international tourist, you’ll need the Foreigner Express Entry Ticker, which is only for guests from abroad and includes all the Express Entry ticket benefits.

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The Statue of Unity is built to pay homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was instrumental in India’s freedom struggle, as well as the integration of over 560 princely states into the Union of India.

The Statue of Unity monument complex has been rated 4.6/5 on Google Reviews, based on nearly 40,000 ratings.

With multiple activities nearby including Jungle Safari, Riverside Cycling, River Rafting, and more.

The Statue of Unity makes for an excellent destination for a short 1 to 3 day holiday with kids, elders, family, or friends.

Learn more about the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Yes, we can go inside the Statue of Unity.

Located on the ground floor, within the Statue of Unity is a museum, exhibition halls, open-air theaters, and more.

Also located 500 feet above the ground inside the Statue of Unity is the Viewing Gallery, offering a panoramic view of the Sardar Sarovar Dam, its 256 km long reservoir, with the beautiful Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges on both sides.

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Yes, there are multiple hotels near the Statue of Unity, from luxury to budget accommodations, ranging from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 10,000 per night excluding taxes.

It’s also possible to stay at a hotel in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, or Surat, and visit the Statue of Unity for a day trip.
But then one may not be able to cover all the things to do near the Statue of Unity.

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While visitors typically spend 1 to 3 hours at the Statue of Unity monument, it’s possible to spend 1 to 3 days covering all the things there are to do near the Statue of Unity.

Activities that take the least time include Helicopter Ride, Boating Ride, and Projection Mapping Show.

Activities that take moderate time include Valley of Flowers, Sardar Sarovar Dam Viewpoints, Geodesic Aviary Domes, Pet Zone, Unity Glow Garden, Dino Trail, and more.

Activities that take the most time include Jungle Safari, River Rafting, Riverfront Cycling, Zarwani Waterfalls, and Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Learn more about the places to visit near the Statue of Unity.