School and college trip bus hire
Schools and colleges need more than a bus: permits, fitness and insurance in order, a driver with a clean licence, a GST invoice for the accounts office and a vehicle that turns up on time with every seat working.
On Yippigo, operators are verified before they can quote, and you can ask for a first-aid kit, GPS tracking, a speed governor or a female attendant in the request.
Industrial visits, sports fixtures and educational tours all work the same way: one request with the number of students and staff, the places and the timings. Operators quote the buses you need, and the institution compares itemised prices before the trip committee decides.
School and college trips: ₹40–85 per km with driver for 27–56 seats (as of Oct 2026). A full day of 250 km in a 56-seater coach, the usual pick, costs ₹17,600–22,800. Operators ask a 30% advance, paid to them directly.
Vehicles and rates
The vehicles groups pick most for this kind of trip, with the rate per km and one full day of hire.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate per km | Full day (250 km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹40–55 | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹55–75 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| AC Coach 50–56 seater | 50–56 | ₹65–85 | ₹17,600–22,800 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day 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.
Typical trips and what they cost
Round trips with driver, priced for each vehicle.
| Trip | Distance | Days | Mini Bus 28–35 seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater | AC Coach 50–56 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad → Statue of Unity | 200 km | 2 days | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 | ₹35,500–46,000 |
| Vadodara → Statue of Unity | ≈ 93 km | 1 day | ₹11,000–15,000 | ₹15,000–20,200 | ₹17,600–22,800 |
| Ahmedabad → Pavagadh | ≈ 140 km | 1 day | ₹13,500–18,300 | ₹18,300–24,800 | ₹21,500–28,000 |
| Surat → Saputara | ≈ 141 km | 1 day | ₹13,500–18,400 | ₹18,400–24,900 | ₹21,700–28,200 |
| Ahmedabad → Mount Abu | 230 km | 2 days | ₹23,000–31,000 | ₹31,000–41,600 | ₹36,300–46,900 |
| Rajkot → Sasan Gir | ≈ 156 km | 1 day | ₹14,900–20,300 | ₹20,300–27,500 | ₹23,900–31,100 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. 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.
Which vehicle for your group
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| 56 | AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
| 84 | 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Before you book
- Give the number of students and staff, and the age group.
- Ask for the vehicle's registration and the driver's licence details before the trip.
- Request safety items in the form: first-aid kit, GPS, speed governor, female attendant.
- Ask for a GST invoice in the institution's name.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (30%) directly. No Yippigo fee (free during launch).
Questions groups ask
How much does school and college trips cost?
Mini Bus 28–35 seater: ₹40–55 per km; AC Coach 40–49 seater: ₹55–75 per km; AC Coach 50–56 seater: ₹65–85 per km (indicative, October 2026). For a full day of 250 km with driver: ₹11,000–15,000 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹15,000–20,200 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹17,600–22,800 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), with 5% GST.
What does a typical trip cost?
Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity (200 km each way), 2 days: ₹22,400–30,200 in a Mini Bus 28–35 seater, ₹30,200–40,700 in a AC Coach 40–49 seater, ₹35,500–46,000 in a AC Coach 50–56 seater, as of Oct 2026.
Which vehicle do we need for our group?
35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 56 people: AC Coach 50–56 seater; 84 people: 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
How much advance do operators ask?
30% of the quote for school & college trips, paid to the operator to confirm the booking; the balance as agreed with them. No Yippigo fee (free during launch).
Do you check the bus and the driver?
Operators upload their permits, fitness, insurance and driver licences, and Yippigo checks them before they can quote. Operators must send the vehicle they quoted.