Ayodhya, Lucknow & Awadh · City of the Nawabs, the state capital
Lucknow group trip guide
Lucknow: City of the Nawabs, the state capital in Ayodhya, Lucknow & Awadh, Uttar Pradesh. From Prayagraj it is 207 km by road, 4–5 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Prayagraj costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Prayagraj
- 207 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Prayagraj
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Lucknow (LKO)
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, was the seat of the Nawabs of Awadh: the Bara Imambara, with its Bhool Bhulaiya maze, and the Rumi Darwaza were built under Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula.
The ruins of the Residency recall 1857, and the city is known for its Awadhi kebabs and its chikankari embroidery.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Lucknow from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Varanasi → Lucknow
₹17,500–21,600
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 292 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The airport and rail hub for Ayodhya and Naimisharanya, and a heritage day for school and corporate groups.
Mughal & Nawabi heritage
How far is Lucknow
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 292 km | 6–7 h | – |
| Agra | 333 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Ghaziabad | 461 km | 9–10 h | – |
| Prayagraj | 207 km | 4–5 h | – |
Group fares from Prayagraj
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–12,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
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.
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.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Families, School groups, Corporate groups, Heritage lovers.
Add on nearby
Circuits that include Lucknow
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Lucknow (LKO).
- Nearest railway station: Lucknow Charbagh.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Lucknow
Approved operators who take groups to Lucknow. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
292 km by road from Lucknow
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
461 km by road from Lucknow
1 vehicle · 28 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Serves Lucknow
Fleet details on request
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Lucknow
1 vehicle · 17 seats
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
Serves Lucknow
1 vehicle · 66 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
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 (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Prayagraj se Lucknow kitne km hai? (How far is Lucknow from Prayagraj?)
207 km by road: 4–5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Lucknow ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Prayagraj (207 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Lucknow cost?
Round trip from Prayagraj with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Lucknow?
1–2 days. With the drive from Prayagraj, plan 2 to 3 days in all. The airport and rail hub for Ayodhya and Naimisharanya, and a heritage day for school and corporate groups.
When is the best time to visit Lucknow?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Lucknow from abroad?
Nearest airport: Lucknow (LKO). Nearest railway station: Lucknow Charbagh. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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