Gandhinagar to Diu Bus Route — Complete Guide (GSRTC Volvo AC)
Planning a trip from Gandhinagar to Diu? The GSRTC Volvo AC bus is one of the most comfortable overnight options available. Here’s everything you need to know about this route — bus details, all stops with timings, and route geography.
Bus Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Gandhinagar → Diu |
| Bus Type | Volvo (AC 2×2 seating) |
| Bus Number | GJ-16-AY-6434 |
| Status | Scheduled |
| Total Distance | 153.670 km |
| Total Journey Time | 4 hours 36 minutes (scheduled) |
| Departure | 5:45 PM (Gandhinagar) |
| Arrival | 3:05 AM (Diu) |
All Stops with Arrival Times
The bus makes 12 stops in total, with multiple pick-up points across Ahmedabad city before heading south toward Diu.
| # | Stop | Arrival Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gandhinagar | 5:45 PM | Origin / Departure |
| 2 | Krishnanagar (Ahmedabad) | 6:21 PM | — |
| 3 | Ahmedabad | 6:49 PM | Main city stop |
| 4 | Paldi (Ahmedabad) | 6:55 PM | — |
| 5 | Nehru Nagar (Ahmedabad) | 7:04 PM | GSRTC Bus Stop |
| 6 | Iscon (Ahmedabad) | 7:12 PM | — |
| 7 | Ujala Circle (Ahmedabad) | 7:15 PM | Last Ahmedabad stop |
| 8 | Bagodara | 8:33 PM | Highway stop |
| 9 | Bhavnagar | 11:25 PM | Major city |
| 10 | Mahuva | 1:05 AM | — |
| 11 | Una | 1:45 AM | — |
| 12 | Diu | 3:05 AM | Final Destination |
Route Geography
The bus follows a well-defined south-bound route through Gujarat, passing through major cities and towns before reaching the coastal union territory of Diu.
- Departs Gandhinagar (state capital) heading south
- Passes through multiple Ahmedabad stops — Sarangpur, Geeta Mandir ST Bus Stand, Nehrunagar GSRTC Bus Stop, Ambawadi, Azad Society, and Ujala Circle via NH-147
- Exits Ahmedabad via Sarkhej → New Vanzar → Dwarkesh Nagar on Highway 147
- Travels along the coast of the Gulf of Khambhat
- Passes through Bhavnagar → Sihor → Talaja area
- Continues south through Mahuva → Una → Diu
Key Tips for Travellers
- This is an overnight journey — the bus departs at 5:45 PM and arrives at Diu at 3:05 AM, so carry a light blanket or jacket as AC buses can get cold at night.
- The bus spends about 1.5 hours navigating Ahmedabad city stops (6:21 PM to 7:15 PM) — if you’re boarding from Ahmedabad, choose the stop closest to you.
- There is a long highway stretch from Ujala Circle (7:15 PM) to Bagodara (8:33 PM) with no stops in between — use this time to settle in.
- The Bagodara to Bhavnagar leg takes approximately 3 hours — the longest single stretch of the journey.
- Book tickets via the GSRTC official app or website for real-time tracking and seat selection.
How to Track This Bus
The route details shown in this article were captured from the GSRTC official Android app, which provides real-time bus tracking, stop-wise arrival times, and route maps powered by Google Maps. You can use the app to:
- View live bus location on the map
- Check expected arrival times at each stop
- Book and manage your tickets
- Get notifications for delays or changes
Bus No: GJ-16-AY-6434 | Type: Volvo AC 2×2 | Route: Gandhinagar to Diu | Distance: 153.670 km | Duration: ~9.5 hours (overnight)