Varanasi to Lucknow Tempo Traveller Hire (2025)

With the Purvanchal Expressway now reducing travel time, Tempo Travellers between Kashi and the state capital are booming—corporate delegates, wedding guests, student cohorts, even NRIs doing a double-city tour. This route page distils everything we learned after handling 80+ Varanasi–Lucknow charters in 2025.

Snapshot: 320 km · 6 hours · ₹12.5k all-inclusive drop · premium vehicles with Wi-Fi, ambient lighting, and large luggage bays.

Urbania Traveller staged for Lucknow corporate transfer Urbania luxury interior with ambient lighting Multiple premium Travellers ready for wedding convoy

Why Varanasi to Lucknow Groups Choose Tempo Travellers Over Trains/Flights

  • Door-to-Door Convenience: Pick-up from Assi/Bhelupur and direct drop at Charbagh, Gomti Nagar hotels, or Amausi airport without luggage hauling.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Depart after Ganga Aarti, reach Lucknow before check-in; ideal for wedding baarats arriving at night.
  • Cost Control: One Traveller costs less than 10 individual train/flight tickets when booked last minute.
  • On-board Productivity: Corporate teams use the Wi-Fi dongle and foldable trays to finish presentations en route.

Varanasi to Lucknow Tempo Traveller Run Sheet (Purvanchal Expressway)

Time Activity Notes
6:30 AM Vehicle reports in Varanasi Driver shares live location 30 minutes before arrival.
7:00 AM Departure via Ring Road Avoid city traffic; join Expressway at Chand Sarai.
8:45 AM Breakfast halt at Kackarha Plaza Clean restrooms, hygienic vegetarian menu.
11:30 AM Fuel + bio break at milestone 220 Quick check on tyre pressure, water restock.
12:45 PM Exit near Azamgarh link Adjust depending on final Lucknow destination (Airport vs Gomti Nagar).
1:30 PM Arrive Lucknow Drop at hotel/venue; optional city shuttle adds ₹1,500 for 2-hour local run.

Return journeys typically start 3:00 PM/5:00 PM to reach Varanasi by night. Two-driver duty recommended for overnight continuous shuttles.

Lucknow Tempo Traveller Fleet & Fare Options

Variant Seats Features Approx Fare (One-Way)
12 Seater Executive 11+1 Push-back seats, Wi-Fi, USB chargers, icebox ₹12,500 (fixed)
17 Seater Business 16+1 Ambient lighting, PA mic, 2 TVs, luggage trailer option ₹13,800
Urbania Lounge 13 recliners Recliner seats, individual AC vents, pantry module ₹19,500

All fares include tolls (₹2,055 Purvanchal Expressway), fuel, driver, parking permits, and 300 ml water bottles. GST extra if invoice required.

Recliner seating row with laptop tray deployed inside Traveller

Traveller parked at Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport terminal night pickup

EAAT Credentials for Lucknow Corporate & Family Trips

  • Experience: Our lead driver Anil has logged 54,000 km on the Purvanchal Expressway since it opened; he knows rest stops, emergency lay-bys, and alternate exits during fog.
  • Expertise: Dedicated operations desk tracks UP traffic advisories, protest alerts, and weather so your run stays on schedule.
  • Authoritativeness: Listed vendor for two Lucknow five-star hotels, handling their guest shuttles.
  • Trust: GPS tracking link shared with organiser; driver ID + vehicle fitness certificate uploaded 12 hours before trip.

Lucknow Tempo Traveller Use Cases & Customisations

  • Corporate Delegations: On-board presenter screen, cold towel welcome kit, meal boxes curated with Taj or Hyatt kitchens.
  • Wedding Logistics: Baraat-ready Travellers with dhol space, floral decor, and escort pilot bike for night entry.
  • Airport Transfers: Varanasi pickup to Lucknow Airport for international flights; includes buffer for check-in.
  • Medical Travel: Recliner layout + oxygen cylinder stand for patient transfers to SGPGI. Separate caretaker seat reserved.

Add-On Services for Lucknow Group Travel

  • Lucknow city tour (Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza) before hotel check-in.
  • Local guide or bilingual hostess for international guests.
  • On-board snacks hamper (Lucknowi dry fruits, savouries) ₹250/person.
  • Hotel coordination: we liaise with check-in desk for smooth arrival.

Practical Tips for Varanasi to Lucknow Tempo Traveller

  • Share exact luggage count—17 seater suits heavy wedding trunks.
  • Fog season (Dec–Jan): Choose daylight departures; we extend ETA by 45 minutes.
  • For same-day return, plan dinner break at Jeera Restaurant (Azamgarh exit) to keep crew energised.
  • Keep ID copies ready for expressway security checks (occasionally stop commercial vehicles).

Lucknow Tempo Traveller Client Feedback

“Board meeting on wheels—HDMI screen and Wi-Fi helped us finish presentation before Lucknow pitch.” — Varanasi fintech startup, Sept 2025

“Wedding guests reached Taj Lucknow fresh; loved the curated Awadhi snack hamper on board.” — Agarwal family, Aug 2025

How to Book Your Varanasi to Lucknow Tempo Traveller

  1. WhatsApp group count, date, luggage volume to https://wa.me/919935474730?text=Lucknow%20Tempo%20Traveller.
  2. Receive fleet photos, fare breakdown, driver roster.
  3. Block vehicle with ₹1,500 token (UPI/Cheque). Balance payable post-service.
  4. Live tracking link shared at departure + operations hotline active throughout.

Need a reverse leg (Lucknow → Varanasi)? We provide standby Travellers in Gomti Nagar yard—reply with arrival flight details and we schedule accordingly.

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