Traveling between the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar is a daily routine for thousands of professionals and students. To make this commute affordable and seamless, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) offers a comprehensive E-Pass system.
Choosing the right route is crucial, as the Pass Amount (which can range around ₹5,744 for a monthly luxury pass) is calculated based on the specific stages and distance of your chosen path.
Understanding Your Route Options
The GSRTC dropdown offers various “Direct,” “Via,” and “Multi-stop” options. Depending on whether you prioritize speed or a specific pickup point, you can categorize the routes as follows:
- Direct Routes: Ideal for those traveling from major hubs like Paldi, Ranip Bus Port, or Iscon. These typically head straight to Gandhinagar or the Sachivalay (Secretariat).
- Via Indira Bridge: A popular choice for those coming from the eastern side of Ahmedabad, including Bapunagar, Naroda, and CTM.
- Via City Centers: Routes passing through Income Tax, Subhash Bridge, or Kalupur are best for commuters residing in the heart of the city.
Major Route Comparison Table
Use this table to quickly identify the best route for your daily commute:
| Starting Point | Route Via | Major Drop-off Point |
| Paldi | Direct / Ranip | Gandhinagar GH 6 / Sachivalay |
| Gitamandir | Koba / Paldi / Civil | Sector 28-29 / Akshardham |
| Bapunagar | Indira Bridge / Direct | G.E.B / Sector 26 / Sachivalay |
| CTM Expressway | Indira Bridge / Civil | GIDC / Sachivalay / GH 5 |
| Iscon | Direct / Multi-stop | G.E.B / GH 6 |
| Ranip Bus Port | Direct / Subhash Bridge | Sachivalay / CH-0 |
| Wadaj | Direct | Gandhinagar GH 6 |
| Starting Hub | Specific Route / “Via” Point | Primary Destination / Drop-off |
| Paldi | Direct | Gandhinagar / Sachivalay |
| Paldi | Ranip | Gandhinagar GH 6 |
| Ranip Bus Port | Direct | Sachivalay / CH-0 / Gandhinagar |
| Ranip Bus Port | Subhash Bridge | Gandhinagar GH 6 / Sachivalay |
| Ranip Bus Port | Standard | Gandhinagar GH 5 / GH 6 / Sector 28-29 |
| Gitamandir | Direct | Koba Circle / Akshardham / Sec 28-29 / GH 5 |
| Gitamandir | Paldi | Sec 28-29 / GH 6 / Sachivalay |
| Gitamandir | Income Tax | Sachivalay / Sector 28-29 |
| Gitamandir | Civil / Koba / Sabarmati | Sachivalay / G.E.B / Vidhan Sabha |
| Bapunagar | Direct | G.E.B / Sachivalay / Sector 26 / Gandhinagar |
| Bapunagar | Indira Bridge | GH 5 / GH 6 / Sec 28-29 / GIDC / Sachivalay |
| Iscon | Direct | Gandhinagar / G.E.B |
| Iscon | Multi-stop | G.E.B / GH 6 / Sector 28-29 |
| CTM Expressway | Direct | Sachivalay |
| CTM Expressway | Indira Bridge | GH 5 / GH 6 / GIDC / Sachivalay / Sec 28-29 |
| CTM Expressway | Krishnagar / Civil | Gandhinagar / GH 6 |
| Wadaj | Direct | Gandhinagar / Sachivalay |
| Wadaj | Standard | Gandhinagar GH 6 / Sector 28-29 |
| Krishna Nagar | Indira Bridge | G.E.B / GH 5 / GH 6 / Sec 28-29 |
| Krishna Nagar | Civil | Sector 26 / Sector 28-29 / Gandhinagar |
| Krishna Nagar | Galaxy | Gandhinagar |
| Thakkar Nagar | Krishnagar | Sachivalay / GH 6 |
| Prahladnagar | Direct / Adalaj X | Gandhinagar / GH 6 / Sec 28-29 |
| Income Tax | Standard | Gandhinagar GH 6 |
| Naroda Bethak | Indira Bridge | Gandhinagar |
| Jivraj Park | Multi-stop | Sachivalay |
| Jasoda (ABD) | Krishnagar / Multi | GH 5 |
Quick Tips for E-Pass Applicants
- Verification: Double-check your details before clicking Submit. Once the form is submitted on the GSRTC E-Pass Portal, details cannot be modified.
- I-Card Validity: Note that while the pass is usually monthly or 3-monthly, the I-Card itself has a long-term validity (up to 7 years).
- Collection Point: Ensure you select a convenient Counter Name (like Gitamandir CBS, Ranip, or Nehrunagar) to collect your physical pass.