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Book Tata AceMumbai to the Saurashtra coast
Bhavnagar is one of the main industrial towns of Saurashtra. The ship-breaking yards at Alang are in the same district, and the steel they recover feeds re-rolling mills and scrap traders around the city. Add diamond cutting units, salt and marine chemical works, and plastic and engineering units, and you get a town that buys a lot from Mumbai: machinery, spares, chemicals, packaging and FMCG stock for the wholesale market.
Mumbai to Bhavnagar transport with TruckGuru means one full truck with driver, booked for your load only. Call +91-7202045678 or book online, and expect a call back within 30 minutes of booking in working hours.
Which way the trucks go
The first half is NH 48 north out of Mumbai through Vapi, Surat and Bharuch. After that drivers choose. Some continue to Ahmedabad and swing south-west through Bagodara. Others leave the highway near Vadodara and cut across via Tarapur, which avoids Ahmedabad city traffic. Either way the road distance comes to about 600 km, and transit is 1-2 days.
The lane leaves Maharashtra and stays in Gujarat for most of the drive. For goods above Rs.50,000, the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill before dispatch.
Loads we see heading to Bhavnagar
Rolling mill rolls, bearings and gearbox parts. Industrial chemicals in drums for the coastal units. Cartons of FMCG and consumer durables for distributors. Packing film and PET preforms. Lab and polishing equipment for diamond units, which is small, valuable and better sent in a closed body.
A short note on high-value cargo: tell us when the invoice value is unusually high for the volume. Transit insurance is arranged by you, and it is worth arranging before the truck is loaded rather than after.
Where these trips go wrong
Coastal humidity. Steel parts that leave Mumbai clean can arrive with surface rust after a damp monsoon run on an open truck. Ask for a container, or wrap and oil machined parts before loading. The second issue is the last few kilometres: some units in older industrial pockets are on narrow roads, so a 32FT container may not reach the gate. Check the approach road before you choose the size.
Our judgment for this lane: book 2 days ahead in normal weeks. Around Diwali, when Saurashtra trade stocks up, give it 3-4 days.
Truck sizes and trip fares
Most single-machine loads sit well on a 17FT or 19FT Eicher. Mixed FMCG and cartons usually need a 20FT or 32FT Container. For a few boxes under a tonne, an Ace / Dost / Pickup does the job, and the Tata Ace page explains its limits.
Rates are not fixed. What this trip costs moves with the truck, cargo, pickup date and the number of trucks going into Saurashtra that week. Fares shown are full trip, toll included.
Indicative trip fares, Mumbai to Bhavnagar
Approximately 600 km. Fares include toll.
| Truck | Load capacity | Indicative trip fare |
| Ace / Dost / Pickup | Up to 1,100 kg | Rs.15,600 - Rs.17,400 |
| 14FT Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.18,600 - Rs.21,000 |
| 17FT Eicher | 5 ton | Rs.20,400 - Rs.22,200 |
| 19FT Eicher | 7 ton | Rs.22,200 - Rs.24,600 |
| 20FT Container | 6.5 ton | Rs.24,600 - Rs.27,000 |
| 32FT Container | 7-8 ton | Rs.33,000 - Rs.34,800 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
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Proof and paperwork you receive
A digital Lorry Receipt when the truck is loaded. GPS tracking from dispatch to the Bhavnagar gate. A GST invoice after delivery. Loading and unloading labour stays with you at both ends. If you ship from more than one point in the city, the Mumbai truck hire page and the Navi Mumbai page cover the pickup areas.
Bhavnagar lane FAQs
What is the road distance Mumbai to Bhavnagar?
About 600 km. The Tarapur cut-across and the Ahmedabad-Bagodara route come out close to each other.
Delivery time?
1-2 days. Traffic on NH 48 near Surat and Bharuch is the main variable.
How much for a 19FT Eicher?
A 19FT Eicher from Mumbai to Bhavnagar, about 600 km, is indicatively Rs.22,200 - Rs.24,600 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
20FT container rate?
A 20FT Container from Mumbai to Bhavnagar, about 600 km, is indicatively Rs.24,600 - Rs.27,000 for the trip, toll included (checked September 2026). Rates are not fixed; confirm the current rate at booking.
Can you deliver to Alang?
Tell us the exact plot address when booking. Alang is about 50 km from Bhavnagar city, so the fare is worked out on the real drop point, not the city name.
Is there a daily truck leaving for Bhavnagar?
No fixed daily departure. You book a dedicated truck on the date you need, and it runs only your consignment.
Who does the e-way bill?
The consignor or consignee, for goods above Rs.50,000. The driver carries a copy with the invoice.
Do you provide packing or labour?
No. We supply the truck and driver only. Packing, loading and unloading are on your side.
What happens if the truck is delayed?
You can see the truck on GPS, and you can call +91-7202045678 for an update. Weather and highway closures are the usual causes on this lane.
What are the payment terms?
Payment is split into three parts: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading once the truck reaches the pickup location, and the remaining Balance at delivery before unloading begins. Accepted: NEFT, IMPS, UPI (PhonePe, GPay), and major debit and credit cards. No cash payments accepted.
Can I send personal items with a business load?
Each truck carries one consignment. For a separate personal move: Our trucks mostly carry business loads. For a one-off household move to another city, we can supply the truck and driver. Packing, loading and unloading are arranged by you.
