TL;DR: Varanasi to Ayodhya tempo traveller same-day round trip starts from ₹14,500 for a 12 seater and ₹15,500 for a 17 seater, with driver, fuel, tolls, parking and taxes included.
The road distance is about 220 km each way and most groups should allow 4–5 hours per side. A 5:00 AM pickup gives the best chance of completing Ram Mandir and Hanuman Garhi darshan before returning to Varanasi the same day.
If your group is planning Ram Mandir darshan from Varanasi and you need the group-vehicle price first, this is the right page. It is built for families, senior pilgrims, temple committees, and friend groups who want one vehicle, one fare, and one clear Ayodhya schedule.
If you need a general road-guide, train-vs-cab comparison, or sedan taxi fare instead, use our Varanasi to Ayodhya route and taxi guide.
If your group needs hotel-inclusive pilgrimage planning instead of just vehicle pricing, use:
| Vehicle | Best for | Same-day round trip fare | Approx per-head cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Seater Tempo Traveller | 8-11 pilgrims | ₹14,500 | about ₹1,210 at full occupancy | Better comfort for family groups and elders |
| 17 Seater Tempo Traveller | 12-16 pilgrims | ₹15,500 | about ₹912 at full occupancy | Best for larger yatra groups and temple committees |
These are the latest confirmed fares for a Varanasi to Ayodhya tempo traveller — the full breakdown is above.
Your quoted Ayodhya tempo traveller fare includes:
Not included:
This guide is for you if:
You may prefer a different guide if:
For those cases, use Varanasi to Ayodhya distance, taxi fare and travel options.
Most groups prefer a same-day darshan plan like this:
| Time | Plan | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | Depart Varanasi | Early start protects darshan time and return comfort |
| 9:30-10:00 AM | Arrive Ayodhya | Tea / washroom stop if needed |
| 10:15-11:30 AM | Ram Mandir darshan | Keep ID and darshan QR ready if applicable |
| 11:45 AM-12:30 PM | Hanuman Garhi | Seniors should take the stairs slowly |
| 12:45-1:45 PM | Lunch break | Clean vegetarian stop |
| 2:00-2:45 PM | Kanak Bhavan | Good fit after Ram Mandir |
| 3:00-3:30 PM | Optional Dashrath Mahal / Sarayu halt | Depends on queue time |
| 4:00 PM | Start return to Varanasi | Tea stop on the way |
| 8:30-9:30 PM | Reach Varanasi | Traffic dependent |
Before booking, send these details on WhatsApp:
This helps us confirm the correct seat size and trip window instead of forcing a generic quote.
Book a taxi instead when:
For that use case, go to Varanasi to Ayodhya route and taxi fare guide.
The current same-day group fare starts from ₹14,500 for a 12 seater and ₹15,500 for a 17 seater, inclusive of driver, fuel, tolls, parking and taxes.
Yes. The quoted fare is for the full same-day round trip from Varanasi to Ayodhya and back, based on the agreed itinerary.
Book the 12 seater when you want more comfort for 8-11 pilgrims. Book the 17 seater when you need to move a larger group economically in one vehicle.
Yes, but one-way or overnight plans should be quoted separately because the same-day price list on this page is optimized for round-trip darshan travel.
Book specialized pilgrimage tours from Varanasi—Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Vindhyachal, Naimisaranya, Bodhgaya and more. Customizable Tempo packages.
Transparent Tempo Traveller rates in Varanasi: per‑km outstation, 8‑hour local and airport transfers. 2026 price list. Compare and request a quote.
The main Kashi Taxi group-tour page for pilgrim groups, families, temple committees, and mixed-age yatras visiting Varanasi with optional Ayodhya and Prayagraj extensions.
Complete Ayodhya Varanasi Prayagraj group tour guide for families, temple committees, satsang batches, and mixed-age pilgrim groups.
The Varanasi to Ayodhya taxi booking page: fixed car-wise fares, what is included, same-day Ram Mandir return timing and how to book.