Prayagraj & Chitrakoot · The Sangam, home of the Kumbh
Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) group trip guide
Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam): The Sangam, home of the Kumbh in Prayagraj & Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. From Varanasi it is 123 km by road, 2.5–3.5 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Varanasi costs ₹7,400–9,100 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Varanasi
- 123 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- October to March (Magh Mela in January–February)
- Fare from Varanasi
- ₹7,400–9,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Prayagraj (IXD) or Varanasi (VNS)
At the Triveni Sangam the Ganga and the Yamuna meet, with the unseen Saraswati, and pilgrims take a holy dip from boats at the confluence.
Prayagraj hosts the Kumbh Mela, on UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and every year the Magh Mela on the sands in January and February.
The city also keeps Anand Bhawan, the Nehru family home, and the Akbar-era fort by the Sangam.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) 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 → Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam)
₹7,400–9,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 123 km one way · 1 day, 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
A one-day dip and darshan from Varanasi, Lucknow or Ayodhya, and the busiest group destination in the state in Magh Mela season.
Temples & pilgrimageRivers, forests & wildlife
How far is Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam)
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 123 km | 2.5–3.5 h | – |
| Lucknow | 207 km | 4–5 h | Route: Lucknow to Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) |
| Agra | 470 km | 9–10 h | – |
| Ghaziabad | 644 km | 13–14 h | – |
Group fares from Varanasi
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹5,100–6,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹6,200–7,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹7,400–9,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹8,500–10,800 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹16,200–21,900 |
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.
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.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March (Magh Mela in January–February).
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families, Senior citizens.
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Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Prayagraj (IXD) or Varanasi (VNS).
- Nearest railway station: Prayagraj Junction.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam)
Approved operators who take groups to Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam). Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
123 km by road from Prayagraj
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
644 km by road from Prayagraj
1 vehicle · 28 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.
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Questions groups ask
Varanasi se Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) kitne km hai? (How far is Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) from Varanasi?)
123 km by road: 2.5–3.5 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.
Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Varanasi (123 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹7,400–9,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹16,200–21,900. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) cost?
Round trip from Varanasi with driver: SUV / Innova ₹5,100–6,800; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹6,200–7,900; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹7,400–9,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹8,500–10,800; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹16,200–21,900. 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 Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam)?
1–2 days. With the drive from Varanasi, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A one-day dip and darshan from Varanasi, Lucknow or Ayodhya, and the busiest group destination in the state in Magh Mela season.
When is the best time to visit Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam)?
October to March (Magh Mela in January–February).
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 Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) from abroad?
Nearest airport: Prayagraj (IXD) or Varanasi (VNS). Nearest railway station: Prayagraj Junction. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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