Lucknow to Delhi by tempo traveller or bus

Delhi is a city destination in Delhi, ≈ 509 km from Lucknow. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Lucknow to Delhi is ≈ 509 km by road, 11–13 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 3-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹33,100–40,100, and ₹69,500–93,000 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 509 km
estimated
Drive time
11–13 h
group vehicle
Plan for
3 to 4 days
most groups
Round trip
~1120 km
crosses a state border
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Lucknow to Delhi fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 3 days, about 1120 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Lucknow to Delhi: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 3 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹23,600–30,700Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹28,400–35,400Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹33,100–40,100Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹37,800–47,200Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹42,500–54,200Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹51,900–69,500Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹69,500–93,000Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹81,300–1,04,800Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. An inter-state toll estimate is included; parking is extra at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Change the days or stops in the fare calculatorRates per km for every vehicle

What to see in Delhi

Capital of empires, with Agra within a day

  1. Day 1

    Old Delhi

    • Red Fort
    • Jama Masjid
    • Chandni Chowk food lanes

  2. Day 2

    New Delhi

    • India Gate
    • Humayun's Tomb
    • Qutub Minar
    • Lotus Temple

  3. Day 3

    Agra day trip

    • Taj Mahal at sunrise
    • Agra Fort
    • Mehtab Bagh

Best time to go

October, November, February and March.

  • Red Fort and Akshardham are closed on Mondays; the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
  • Winter smog and fog can slow highways early in the morning.

Where groups stay

  • Karol Bagh / Paharganj: Central, budget to mid-range
  • Aerocity: Near the airport

Add to the trip: around Delhi

Distances are estimated from the map.

  • Noida · ≈ 24 km from Delhi
  • Gurugram · ≈ 30 km from Delhi
  • Ghaziabad · ≈ 30 km from Delhi
  • Faridabad · ≈ 31 km from Delhi
  • Sonipat · ≈ 56 km from Delhi
  • Meerut · ≈ 78 km from Delhi

Good to know

  • Crossing a state border adds a permit or entry tax for commercial vehicles. Operators with an all-India permit include it; ask for it on the quote.
  • On long days, drivers need rest. Operators usually plan one driver per 300–350 km a day; ask for two drivers for longer stretches.
  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.
  • Tourist vehicles need state permits; Yippigo operators include them in the quote.

Questions groups ask

How far is Delhi from Lucknow by road?

≈ 509 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 1120 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 11–13 hours with tea and meal stops.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Lucknow to Delhi?

For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹28,400–35,400 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹33,100–40,100 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹37,800–47,200 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra. State entry tax for Delhi is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

How much does a bus from Lucknow to Delhi cost?

For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹51,900–69,500 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹69,500–93,000 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹81,300–1,04,800 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra. State entry tax for Delhi is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

How many days should a group plan for Delhi?

Most groups make it 3 to 4 days. With an extra day you can add Noida and Gurugram. Best time to go: October, November, February and March.

Which vehicle suits my group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

How do I get exact prices?

Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Lucknow are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly.

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