Ahmedabad to Gandhidham Cab
290 kmAbout 5 hours 30 minutesViramgam, Halvad and Samakhiali
Fixed fare · one way
Ahmedabad → Gandhidham
- Sedan, one-way
- ₹3,500
- Ertiga, one-way
- ₹4,500
The road
290km
- Ahmedabad
- Viramgam
- Halvad
- Samakhiali
- Gandhidham
Route: Ahmedabad, Viramgam, Halvad, Samakhiali, Gandhidham.
Gandhidham exists because of Partition. It was built from nothing in the late 1940s to settle Sindhi families who had lost their homes, named for Gandhi, who supported the plan — and it grew into the commercial centre of Kutch because Kandla, one of India’s largest cargo ports, sits right beside it.
That is what most of this traffic is: shipping agents, freight forwarders, factory visits, and families travelling to Adipur next door. It is 290 km from Ahmedabad, about five and a half hours, and it also works as a staging point for anyone continuing into Kutch proper.
What to see on the Ahmedabad to Gandhidham route
- 01
Kandla Port
Deendayal Port, among the busiest cargo handlers in India, and the reason most people make this trip.
- 02
Adipur
The twin township laid out alongside Gandhidham at the same time, and still the residential half.
- 03
Onward to Bhuj
About an hour further west, with the White Rann roughly three hours on from there.
- 04
Mandvi beach
Around two hours away — the cleanest beach in Kutch, with the old wooden shipbuilding yard still working.
- 05
Samakhiali junction
Where the road forks for Bhuj or Gandhidham, and the natural break on the drive.
Good to know
- Kandla is a restricted area; vehicle entry needs a pass arranged by whoever you are visiting. We drop at the gate.
- Port traffic is heaviest on weekday mornings — build in extra time for an early appointment.
- Continuing to Bhuj or the Rann? Book it as one outstation trip so the car stays with you.
- There is little on the road between Halvad and Samakhiali; stop before it rather than hoping.
FAQ
Ahmedabad to Gandhidham — frequently asked questions
What is the Ahmedabad to Gandhidham cab fare?
From ₹3,500 one-way in a sedan and ₹4,500 in an Ertiga, with fuel, driver allowance and taxes included. Tolls and parking at actuals. Round trips and multi-day hire are quoted on request.
How far is Gandhidham from Ahmedabad?
290 km, about five and a half hours via Viramgam, Halvad and Samakhiali.
Do you drop inside Kandla Port?
We drop at the gate. The port is restricted and entry requires a pass arranged in advance by the company hosting you.
Can we continue to Bhuj or the Rann from here?
Yes. Bhuj is about an hour on and Dhordo roughly three. Booked as a single outstation trip the same car and driver stay with you, which costs less than arranging each leg separately.