Key hubs
Patan airport and railway station
- Airport
- Ahmedabad (AMD) is the main airport, roughly 125 km away, around 3 hours by road; Mehsana and Deesa are the nearer small airfields but have little scheduled service
- Railway station
- Patan Junction (PTN) is in town, with connections via Mehsana Junction, about 40 km away, which is the main railhead
- Getting around
- A hired car and driver is easiest; autos work in town but taxis and app cabs are limited. Day trips need a car.
How to reach Patan by air
The main airport is Ahmedabad (AMD), roughly 125 km away, or about three hours by road. Mehsana and Deesa have small airfields with little scheduled service.
How to reach Patan by train
Patan Junction (PTN) is in town, on the Western Railway, with lines to Mehsana, Bhildi and Palanpur. Mehsana Junction, about 40 km away, is the main railhead with wider connections.
How to reach Patan by road
Patan is about 125 km north of Ahmedabad by road and about 40 km from Mehsana. State and private buses run to Mehsana, Ahmedabad and nearby towns.
Getting around Patan
A hired car with a driver is the simplest option, especially for Modhera, Siddhpur and Vadnagar. Autos work in town, but taxi and app-cab availability is limited.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Patan
- Hire a car and driver for the whole day, including Modhera and Siddhpur. Taxis and app cabs are limited around Patan.
- Facilities are basic. Carry water, snacks, sun protection and any medicines, and note the nearest hospital before you set out.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.