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Book Tata AceCoimbatore to Surat Transport Service
Around 1,500 km, three state borders, usually 2 - 3 days. Two textile cities at either end, which is the reason this corridor works the way it does.
Coimbatore and Tirupur send knitwear, yarn and cotton goods north. Surat sends synthetic fabric, polyester and finished textiles south. Both directions carry freight, and that keeps the rate on this lane better than a 1,500 km run would normally suggest.
Rate for your load: freight calculator. Call 72020 45678 for availability on your dates.
Route details
- Origin: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Destination: Surat, Gujarat
- Distance: approx. 1,500 km via NH-544 and NH-48
- Transit: 2 - 3 days including mandatory rest
- States crossed: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat
- E-way bill required above Rs.50,000, three state borders
- Book 3 to 4 days ahead
FTL rates
Per-trip figures at roughly 1,500 km, toll included.
|
Vehicle |
Load Capacity |
Trip Rate |
|
Tata Ace / Bada Dost |
Up to 1.5T |
Rs.33,000 - Rs.37,500 |
|
Eicher 14FT |
3.5T |
Rs.39,500 - Rs.42,500 |
|
Eicher 17FT |
5T |
Rs.43,000 - Rs.46,500 |
|
Eicher 19FT |
7T |
Rs.47,500 - Rs.51,500 |
|
20FT Container |
6.5T |
Rs.54,500 - Rs.60,500 |
|
32FT Container |
16T |
Rs.68,000 - Rs.71,500 |
Ranges, not quotes. Your figure depends on exact pickup and drop points and the booking date, and includes toll across all four states. Check it on the freight calculator.
Why this corridor prices well for its length
Most 1,500 km routes in India carry a return-leg premium. The operator taking your load one way has to work out how the vehicle gets back, and if there is nothing to carry, that empty run goes into your quote.
Coimbatore to Surat does not have that problem, and the reason is that both ends are textile centres with different specialities.
Tamil Nadu does cotton. Coimbatore spins yarn, Tirupur makes knitwear, and both supply buyers across western and northern India. Gujarat does synthetics. Surat is the largest man-made fabric centre in the country, producing polyester and blended material that moves to garment manufacturers everywhere including Tamil Nadu.
So the truck that carries your cotton yarn north has a reasonable chance of carrying synthetic fabric south. That is what keeps the rate sensible on a route of this distance.
What moves on this corridor
Northbound from Coimbatore: cotton yarn from the spinning mills, knitwear from the Tirupur cluster, textile machinery and components, which Coimbatore manufactures in volume, and pumps and motors from the engineering belt.
Southbound from Surat: synthetic and polyester fabric, finished garments, embroidery and processed textile goods, and chemicals from the Hazira and Sachin GIDC belt.
Diamonds and gems also run on this corridor, though those consignments typically move by other means given value and security requirements.
Fabric rolls and finished textiles should move in a container rather than an open body over a 2 - 3 day run. See container truck transport.
Booking this route well
Three to four days notice. The two-way traffic helps availability, but 1,500 km is still 1,500 km and vehicle choice narrows at short notice.
Three borders: Tamil Nadu into Karnataka, Karnataka into Maharashtra, Maharashtra into Gujarat. All reasonably well run, but three crossings is three chances for an incomplete e-way bill to hold the truck. Generate it before dispatch and confirm it covers the full route.
One timing note. The run passes through Bangalore, Pune and the Mumbai belt, all of which are slow at peak hours. Operators generally plan around this, but it is why the transit is quoted as 2 - 3 days rather than a single figure.
On textile consignments specifically: fabric absorbs moisture and stains easily. If the vehicle is open-body, confirm the tarpaulin is sound before loading rather than after.
Pickup areas in Coimbatore
- SIDCO Industrial Estate: textile machinery, engineering, general manufacturing
- Ganapathy and Singanallur: textiles and FMCG
- Tirupur knitwear belt: knitwear and garment consignments
- Coimbatore city commercial belt: general commercial and wholesale freight
Delivery areas in Surat
- SACHIN GIDC: textiles, chemicals, plastics
- Pandesara GIDC: engineering and industrial goods
- Surat textile market belt: fabric and finished goods
- Udhana and Bhestan: textile and light manufacturing
What the booking covers
- Full vehicle for your consignment, no co-loading
- Toll across all four states, inside the quoted rate
- Driver name, vehicle number and direct contact before dispatch
- GPS tracking from dispatch to delivery
- Lorry Receipt at loading, GST invoice after delivery
Payment in three parts: Booking Amount at confirmation, 90% at loading, balance before unloading in Surat. NEFT, IMPS, UPI including PhonePe and GPay, and major debit or credit cards. No cash.
Not included: loading and unloading labour at either end, and transit insurance, which the shipper arranges directly.
FAQ
How long does Coimbatore to Surat take by truck?
Usually 2 - 3 days across roughly 1,500 km. The range reflects peak-hour delays through Bangalore, Pune and the Mumbai belt rather than uncertainty about the highway itself.
What does Coimbatore to Surat transport cost?
A 14ft Eicher runs Rs.39,500 - Rs.42,500, toll included. A 32FT container at 16 tonnes runs Rs.68,000 - Rs.71,500. Check the freight calculator for your specific load.
Why is this route cheaper than other long-distance corridors?
Because freight moves both ways. Coimbatore and Tirupur send cotton goods north, Surat sends synthetic fabric south. The operator is not pricing an empty return leg into your quote, which is what usually pushes rates up on routes of this length.
Is toll included in the rate?
Yes, across all four states on the route. Nothing separate is billed at delivery.
Can I book pickup from Tirupur?
Yes. The Tirupur knitwear belt is within the Coimbatore pickup zone. Call +91-7202045678 to confirm for a specific address.
How should textile consignments be loaded?
In a container where possible. Fabric absorbs moisture and marks easily over a 2 - 3 day run. If the vehicle is open-body, check the tarpaulin before loading rather than after.
How far in advance should I book?
Three to four days. Two-way traffic helps availability, but vehicle choice still narrows at short notice on a run this length.
What documents do I need?
A GST invoice or delivery challan, and an e-way bill for any consignment above Rs.50,000. Three state crossings, so confirm the e-way bill covers the full corridor before dispatch.
How do I track my shipment?
GPS tracking through the TruckGuru Android app from dispatch to delivery. The driver's direct number comes with the booking confirmation.
Will my goods share the truck with another shipper's load on this route?
No. FTL only. One truck, one shipper, one consignment.
Call +91-7202045678 or book at truckguru.co.in. Support Monday to Saturday 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
