Key hubs
Surat airport and railway station
- Airport
- Surat International Airport (STV) at Magdalla, about 11 km south-west of the city
- Railway station
- Surat (ST), on the Western Railway main line between Mumbai and Ahmedabad; the station dates from 1860
- Getting around
- App cabs and autos work well; a car with a driver is easiest for the old city, Dumas Beach and Rander
How to reach Surat by air
Surat International Airport (STV) is at Magdalla, about 11 km south-west of the city, roughly 20 to 40 minutes by road depending on traffic.
How to reach Surat by train
Surat (ST) is on the Western Railway main line between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, with many fast trains. The station is central, so most hotels are a short drive away.
How to reach Surat by road
Surat is on the Mumbai to Ahmedabad corridor, about 289 km from Mumbai and 265 km from Ahmedabad, with frequent buses and good roads.
Getting around Surat
App cabs and autos work well in the city. A private car and driver is the easiest way to see the old city, Rander, Dumas Beach and Sarthana in one day.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Surat
- The old city lanes around the castle and Rander are crowded and uneven. Use a car and driver rather than walking long distances.
- Choose a hotel with a lift and easy car access, such as in Athwa or Vesu, rather than the old city.
- 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.