Varanasi to Lucknow Tempo Traveller Fare & Booking (2026)
TL;DR: Varanasi to Lucknow tempo traveller starts from ₹14,476 one-way and ₹16,632 same-day round trip for a 12-seater Maharaja vehicle. 17-seater is ₹15,708 one-way / ₹19,096 return, 26-seater is ₹17,864 / ₹21,560, and luxury Force Urbania is ₹20,020 / ₹22,792, covering vehicle, fuel, highway tolls, and driver allowance via Purvanchal Expressway.
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This guide covers Varanasi to Lucknow Tempo Traveller fares and planning. For sedan or reverse-route taxi options, see the dedicated Lucknow to Varanasi taxi fare page.
With the Purvanchal Expressway now providing a smooth link, 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 2026.
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Varanasi to Lucknow Tempo Traveller Price List
Vehicle Type
Capacity
One-Way Fare
Same-Day Return Fare
Approx Per-Head (RT)
Best For
12-Seater Tempo Traveller
9–11 pax
₹14,476
₹16,632
₹1,512 (11 pax)
Corporate teams & small family yatras
17-Seater Tempo Traveller
12–16 pax
₹15,708
₹19,096
₹1,194 (16 pax)
Extended families & wedding cohorts
26-Seater Tempo Traveller
18–25 pax
₹17,864
₹21,560
₹862 (25 pax)
Large conferences & wedding guest shuttles
Force Urbania (Luxury)
10–16 pax
₹20,020
₹22,792
₹1,425 (16 pax)
Executive VIP lounge & NRI delegations
What Is Included In The Fare
Private AC Tempo Traveller for the agreed Varanasi → Lucknow journey (308 km one-way or 616 km round-trip)
Purvanchal Expressway / NH highway toll taxes
Fuel for the entire trip
Driver allowance and door-to-door Varanasi pickup and Lucknow drop
What Is Extra
Lucknow city local running beyond agreed drop points (approx ₹1,500 for 2-hour local run)
Driver night halt allowance (₹500/night) if staying overnight in Lucknow
Parking tickets at Lucknow Airport or specific private venues
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.
Expressway Route & Halts
Purvanchal Expressway Link: Varanasi connects to Lucknow via NH-31 to the Purvanchal Expressway entry near Ghazipur/Azamgarh, or via NH-731 through Sultanpur. Route selection depends on real-time toll and traffic conditions (typical drive time 5.5 to 6.5 hours).
Food Plazas: The expressway features designated wayside amenities with clean public toilets and fuel pumps every 60–75 km.
Luggage Capacity: Suitable for airport transfers (Amausi Airport LKO), wedding guest shuttles, and inter-city delegations carrying medium to large suitcases.
Practical Highway Tips
Luggage Sizing: If travelling for weddings or carrying heavy luggage alongside 10+ adults, book a 17-seater or request a roof carrier to prevent passenger aisle obstruction.
Winter Fog Advisory (Dec–Jan): Purvanchal Expressway experiences heavy morning fog in winter. We advise daytime departures (after 8:00 AM) to maintain safe cruising speeds.
Drop Points in Lucknow: Clear drop points in advance (e.g. Gomti Nagar, Charbagh, Hazratganj, or CCS Airport Amausi) to plan optimal city entries.
FAQs for Varanasi to Lucknow Tempo Traveller
What is the fare for a Varanasi to Lucknow Tempo Traveller?
A 12-seater Tempo Traveller is ₹14,476 one-way and ₹16,632 for a same-day round trip. The 17-seater is ₹15,708 one-way (₹19,096 return), 26-seater is ₹17,864 (₹21,560 return), and Force Urbania is ₹20,020 (₹22,792 return).
How long is the drive from Varanasi to Lucknow by tempo traveller?
The 308 km highway run via Purvanchal Expressway takes about 5.5 to 6 hours with one meal halt.
Can we charge laptops and phones?
Yes. Vehicles are equipped with USB fast-charging ports or 12V sockets across seating rows.
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