Key hubs
Vadodara airport and railway station
- Airport
- Vadodara Airport (BDQ) in Harni, north-east of the city; domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai and several other cities
- Railway station
- Vadodara Junction (BRC) at Sayajiganj, on the Delhi-Mumbai and Ahmedabad-Mumbai main lines (Western Railway)
- Getting around
- App cabs and autos work well within the city; hire a car with a driver for palaces, Champaner and the Statue of Unity
How to reach Vadodara by air
Vadodara Airport (BDQ) is in the Harni area, north-east of the city, about 20-30 minutes by road to the centre depending on traffic. It has flights to Delhi, Mumbai and several other Indian cities.
How to reach Vadodara by train
Vadodara Junction (BRC) at Sayajiganj is on the Delhi-Mumbai and Ahmedabad-Mumbai main lines, with many express trains including Rajdhani and Shatabdi services.
How to reach Vadodara by road
Vadodara is on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor, with road links to Ahmedabad (about 110 km), Champaner (about 50 km) and Kevadia (about 100 km). Buses and taxis serve nearby cities.
Getting around Vadodara
App cabs and autos work within the city; hire a car and driver for palace estates, Champaner and the Statue of Unity. Old-city lanes are best on foot.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Vadodara
- Hire a car with a driver for Champaner-Pavagadh and the Statue of Unity, and skip the Pavagadh climb if steps are difficult.
- Choose a hotel with lifts and easy car access; Alkapuri is generally easier than the narrow old city lanes.
- Avoid April to June for outdoor sightseeing, and carry water and a hat even in winter.
- 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.