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Bhavnagar to Palitana bus time table
39 GSRTC departures from Bhavnagar to Palitana, with GSRTC’s own timings as of 28 Sep 2026. Open a direction below to see which buses are running right now.
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Bhavnagar → Palitana Palitana → Bhavnagar
The table below is the timetable. These links open today’s live list — running buses show a countdown and their position on the map.
Bustling local shuttle corridor connecting Bhavnagar terminus with the pilgrimage foothills of Palitana, with buses operating continuously from 05:00 AM.
Route at a glance
| Bhavnagar → Palitana | 39 departures · first 12:15 AM · last 11:20 PM |
|---|---|
| Distance by bus | About 54 km (GSRTC scheduled distance) |
| Journey time | Usually 1 h 20 min · quickest about 1 h |
| Bus types | Express (27), Mini Bus (9), Gurjar Nagari (2) and Luxury (1) |
| Primary Highway Corridor | SH 38 Shatrunjaya Corridor |
| Estimated Ticket Fare | Ordinary ~₹0.80/km · Express ~₹0.95/km · Gurjarnagri ~₹1.05/km · Sleeper ~₹1.25/km |
Bhavnagar to Palitana bus timings
39 departures · first 12:15 AM · last 11:20 PM
about 54 km · usually 1 h 20 min · quickest about 1 h
Midnight to 5 AM · 4 buses
| Departs | Bus | Route |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | Gurjar Nagari | Limdi to Gariyadhar1 h 20 min |
| 1:00 AM | Express | Kavant to Gariyadhar1 h 5 min |
| 2:00 AM | Express | Dumka to Gariyadhar1 h 15 min |
| 3:50 AM | Express | Dahod to Taleti40 min |
5 AM to noon · 11 buses
| Departs | Bus | Route |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Mini Bus | Bhavnagar To Taleti1 h |
| 7:15 AM | Express | Bhavnagar to Monpur vaya palitana1 h 30 min |
| 8:10 AM | Express | Bhavnagar to Palitana1 h 25 min |
| 8:31 AM | Express | Bhavnagar to Adapar1 h 10 min |
| 8:40 AM | Express | Bhavnagar to Dedarda1 h 20 min |
| 10:15 AM | Express | Bhavnagar To Palitana (Songadh)1 h 25 min |
| 10:25 AM | Mini Bus | Bhavnagar To Palitana (Songadh)1 h 25 min |
| 10:40 AM | Express | Bhavnagar to Gariyadhar Via (Palitana)1 h 15 min |
| 10:50 AM | Express | Bhavnagar to Palitana1 h 25 min |
| 11:00 AM | Mini Bus | Bhavnagar To Palitana (Songadh)1 h 25 min |
| 11:30 AM | Express | Bhavnagar To Taleti1 h |
Noon to 5 PM · 13 buses
| Departs | Bus | Route |
|---|---|---|
| 1:10 PM | Luxury | Bhavnagar to Palitana1 h 20 min |
| 1:30 PM | Express | Bhavnagar to Dedarda1 h 20 min |
| 1:40 PM | Mini Bus | Bhavnagar To Palitana (Songadh)1 h 25 min |
| 2:15 PM | Express | Bhavnagar To Palitana (Songadh)1 h 25 min |
| 2:45 PM | Express | Zaghadiya to Bagdana1 h 20 min |
| 2:50 PM | Mini Bus | Bhavnagar to Palitana1 h 20 min |
| 3:00 PM | Express | Bhavnagar to Palitana1 h 25 min |
| 3:15 PM | Express | Bhavnagar To Palitana (Songadh)1 h 25 min |
| 3:15 PM | Gurjar Nagari | Olpad to Jesar50 min |
| 3:45 PM | Mini Bus | Bhavnagar to Jesar1 h 30 min |
| 4:00 PM | Express | Bhavnagar to Bagadana1 h 30 min |
| 4:50 PM | Express | Bhavnagar to Ranparada1 h 30 min |
| 4:55 PM | Mini Bus | Bhavnagar To Taleti1 h |
5 PM to 9 PM · 8 buses
| Departs | Bus | Route |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM | Express | Bhavnagar to Palitana1 h 25 min |
| 5:20 PM | Express | Bhavnagar to Dedarda1 h 20 min |
| 5:45 PM | Mini Bus | Bhavnagar to Palitana1 h 25 min |
| 6:00 PM | Express | Bhavnagar to Medha1 h 30 min |
| 6:45 PM | Express | Bhavnagar to Palitana Via Madhada2 h 10 min |
| 7:15 PM | Express | Bhavnagar to Gariyadhar (Palitana)1 h 20 min |
| 7:55 PM | Express | Bhavnagar to Palitana1 h 25 min |
| 8:10 PM | Express | Dahod to Bagdana1 h 20 min |
9 PM to midnight · 3 buses
| Departs | Bus | Route |
|---|---|---|
| 9:05 PM | Mini Bus | Bhavnagar To Palitana (Songadh)1 h 25 min |
| 10:10 PM | Express | Bhavnagar to Gariyadhar (Palitana)1 h 20 min |
| 11:20 PM | Express | Kavant to Taleti1 h |
These are GSRTC’s own timetabled departure times, as GSRTC returned them to ST Tracker searches between 19 Sep 2026 and 28 Sep 2026. The time is when the bus is due at the Bhavnagar or Palitana stop, not when it left its first station. GSRTC can retime or cancel a trip without notice, and a bus that boards at another stop in the same city may not be listed — open the live list before you leave.
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Questions people ask
What time is the first bus from Bhavnagar to Palitana?
The first GSRTC bus from Bhavnagar to Palitana is due at 12:15 AM (Gurjar Nagari, Limdi to Gariyadhar). The first one after 5 AM is at 7:00 AM (Mini Bus).
What time is the last bus from Bhavnagar to Palitana?
The last GSRTC bus from Bhavnagar to Palitana is due at 11:20 PM (Express, Kavant to Taleti).
How many GSRTC buses run from Bhavnagar to Palitana?
GSRTC's timetable lists 39 departures from Bhavnagar to Palitana for this station pair: Express (27), Mini Bus (9), Gurjar Nagari (2) and Luxury (1). They are all in the table above, by time of day.
How far is Palitana from Bhavnagar by bus, and how long does it take?
About 54 km by GSRTC's scheduled distance. Most buses take 1 h 20 min; the quicker ones are timetabled at about 1 h.
Is there an AC or sleeper bus from Bhavnagar to Palitana?
None of the 39 departures GSRTC lists here is an AC (Volvo or AC 2x2) bus. There is no sleeper on the list.
What is the GSRTC bus ticket fare from Bhavnagar to Palitana?
GSRTC bus fares between Bhavnagar and Palitana depend on service category across the roughly 54 km corridor: Ordinary/Local is roughly ₹0.80 per km, Express is approximately ₹0.95 per km, and Gurjarnagri 2x2 is about ₹1.05 per km. Exact ticket prices and advance reservations are accessible via ST Tracker and the official booking portal.
Can I track an ST bus on the Bhavnagar to Palitana route without a plate number?
Yes. Tap the route search buttons above to query by station pair. ST Tracker displays every active bus on the corridor with live countdowns, delay alerts, and interactive map tracking.
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