Lucknow to Mathura by tempo traveller or bus

Mathura is a pilgrimage destination in Uttar Pradesh, ≈ 405 km from Lucknow. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Lucknow to Mathura is ≈ 405 km by road, 8–11 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 3-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹24,700–30,300, and ₹53,700–72,400 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 405 km
estimated
Drive time
8–11 h
group vehicle
Plan for
3 to 4 days
most groups
Round trip
~891 km
within the state
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Lucknow to Mathura fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 3 days, about 891 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Lucknow to Mathura: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 3 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹17,200–22,800Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹20,900–26,500Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹24,700–30,300Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹28,400–35,900Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹32,100–41,500Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹39,600–53,700Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹53,700–72,400Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹63,000–81,700Get 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. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

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Add to the trip: around Mathura

Distances are estimated from the map.

Good to know

  • Temple towns get crowded on festivals and weekends. Start early, and ask the operator about parking close to the temple for elderly travellers.
  • 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.

Questions groups ask

How far is Mathura from Lucknow by road?

≈ 405 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 891 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 8–11 hours with tea and meal stops.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Lucknow to Mathura?

For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹20,900–26,500 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹24,700–30,300 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹28,400–35,900 (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.

How much does a bus from Lucknow to Mathura cost?

For a 3-day round trip with driver: ₹39,600–53,700 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹53,700–72,400 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹63,000–81,700 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Mathura?

Most groups make it 3 to 4 days. With an extra day you can add Gokul and Vrindavan.

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.