Valsad to Lonavala distance, bus and tempo traveller hire

260 km one way by road (measured along the route), so about 572 km for the round trip with local running.

A tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops takes 6–8 hours, with the slower hill roads near the end counted in. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops. Most groups plan 2 to 3 days.

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.

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹14,200–17,800 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹16,600–20,200 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹19,000–23,800 (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 Maharashtra is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹26,200–35,200 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹35,200–47,300 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹41,200–53,300 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra. State entry tax for Maharashtra is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

With all 17 seats filled, a 2-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller (₹16,600–20,200) works out to ₹980–1,190 per person, and ₹720–970 each in a 49-seater coach (an estimate, as of Oct 2026). Fewer people means a higher share each; hotels and food are extra.

Most groups make it 2 to 3 days. With an extra day you can add Navi Mumbai and Pune.

Valsad se Lonavala ki sadak se duri lagbhag 260 km hai. Tempo traveller ya bus mein chai aur khane ke stop ke saath 6 se 8 ghante lagte hain.

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