Quick answer: Force Urbania seats up to 17 in Varanasi at ₹35/km outstation, ₹6,000 for 8hr local, ₹3,500 airport transfer — fixed, published rates. 12 seater Tempo Traveller runs ₹25/km, ₹4,000/8hr, ₹2,500 airport. 15, 18 and 20 seater Tempo Traveller are available on a custom quote depending on fleet availability. Varanasi to Ayodhya (210 km) and Varanasi to Prayagraj (125 km) both fall under the 250 km/day minimum billing.
17 Seater Tempo Traveller & Urbania in Varanasi
15, 17, 18 & 20 Seater Options for Varanasi, Ayodhya & Prayagraj Group Travel
A 17 seater Tempo Traveller or Force Urbania in Varanasi is the standard choice for groups of 13-17 people travelling together for Kashi Darshan, a Varanasi to Ayodhya trip (210 km, 4 hours via NH-27), or a Varanasi to Prayagraj trip (125 km, 2.5 hours) for Triveni Sangam. Force Urbania is available up to 17 seats on Sachin Travels’ published fare card at ₹35/km outstation; Tempo Traveller in the 15, 18, and 20 seat range is available but priced on a custom quote depending on which vehicle is in the fleet on your travel date. Last Updated: July 2026.
Practical comfort seating is always lower than the printed capacity — luggage, temple offerings, and elbow room matter for a 4+ hour outstation ride. Not sure which fits? WhatsApp your group size → for a straight recommendation, no upselling.
Which Seat Count Fits Your Group?
Printed Capacity
Comfortable Group Size
Vehicle Type
Best For
Rate Status
12 Seater
9-10 pax
Tempo Traveller
Budget pilgrim groups
✅ Fixed: ₹25/km
15 Seater
12-13 pax
Tempo Traveller
Mid-size family/temple groups
⚠️ Custom Quote
17 Seater
14-16 pax
Force Urbania
Weddings, corporate, large families
✅ Fixed: ₹35/km
18 Seater
15-16 pax
Tempo Traveller
Large yatra groups
⚠️ Custom Quote
20 Seater
17-18 pax
Tempo Traveller
School/college groups, large satsang batches
⚠️ Custom Quote
* Both routes are under the 250 km/day minimum billing, so the fare is calculated as 250 km × the per-km rate (₹35/km Urbania, ₹25/km Tempo). One-way fares. Tolls extra, told to you before departure. Worked example: same-day round trip to Ayodhya A same-day Varanasi–Ayodhya–Varanasi round trip covers roughly 420 km, which is above the 250 km/day minimum — so it’s billed on actual distance, not the minimum. At the published ₹35/km Urbania rate, that works out to approximately ₹14,700 before tolls, though this depends on the exact pickup point and any local stops. This is a transparent estimate from our own published per-km rate, not a fixed package price — WhatsApp your exact dates for a confirmed number.
17 Seater Fares — Varanasi to Ayodhya & Prayagraj
Route
Distance
Est. Time
Urbania (17) One-Way
Tempo (12) One-Way
Varanasi → Ayodhya
Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi210 km
4 hrs
₹8,750*
₹6,250*
Varanasi → Prayagraj
Triveni Sangam, Allahabad125 km
2.5 hrs
₹8,750*
₹6,250*
Varanasi Local — Kashi Darshan
8 hours / 80 km80 km
8 hrs
₹6,000
₹4,000
Both fit 12-17 people — the difference shows up on a 4-hour outstation ride, not in the parking lot.
Urbania or Tempo Traveller for Your Ayodhya / Prayagraj Trip?
On a Long Outstation Ride
Force Urbania
Tempo Traveller
Seating style for 4+ hour rides
Individual push-back recliners
Bench-style seating
AC control
Per-row independent vents
Cabin-wide AC
Elderly / senior comfort
Better for long sitting
Adequate for shorter legs
Cost for the same 210 km trip
Higher (₹35/km)
Lower (₹25/km)
Best suited group
Weddings, corporate, senior-heavy groups
Temple committees, budget pilgrim groups
🚌 Large Vehicles Can’t Enter the Ghat Lanes A 17 or 20 seater cannot reach the narrow ghat-side lanes. Drivers park at Dashashwamedh Ghat’s holding point, Lanka Crossing, or the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor entrance, and the group walks the final stretch. Plan an extra 10-15 minutes for this on your itinerary. 👥 Boarding Point for Large Groups For groups above 12, we recommend a fixed boarding point (hotel lobby or a wide road junction) rather than door-to-door pickup for each member — this keeps departure time predictable for temple or train schedules. 🎒 Luggage Space on Full Groups At full 15-17 passenger capacity, boot space is limited to one bag per person. For a multi-day Ayodhya or Prayagraj trip with larger luggage, tell us in advance so we can confirm the vehicle can carry it, or suggest a rooftop carrier. 🛕 Ram Mandir Parking for Group Vehicles Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir has a designated holding area for group vehicles. Our drivers know the current approved parking zone and coordinate pickup timing with your darshan queue — arriving before 7 AM or after 6 PM keeps queues shortest for large groups.
What Large-Group Travelers Should Know Before Booking
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Booked a 17 seater Urbania for our temple committee group of 15 to Ayodhya. Everyone had proper legroom and the recliner seats made the 4-hour ride comfortable even for our senior members. Suresh S. · Delhi · Urbania · Varanasi → Ayodhya ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our family group of 16 needed a Tempo Traveller for Varanasi to Prayagraj. They walked us through exactly why a 17 seater made more sense than two smaller cars, and the fare was clear before we started. Priya M. · Mumbai · Tempo Traveller · Varanasi → Prayagraj ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Corporate offsite for 15 people — booked the Urbania and the driver knew exactly where to park near the ghats and guided the group from the drop point. Saved us a lot of confusion. Rohit K. · Bangalore · Urbania · Corporate Group
What Group Travelers Say
A 17 seater has 17 passenger seats plus the driver, arranged 2×1 with a rear bench. For a genuinely comfortable outstation trip with luggage, 14-16 passengers is the practical fit rather than the full 17. For 14 passengers with luggage, a 17 seater or Force Urbania gives more comfortable legroom and boot space than pushing a 12 seater to its limit. For 10-11 passengers, a 12 seater Tempo Traveller is the more economical choice. Force Urbania (up to 17 seats) from Varanasi to Ayodhya starts at ₹8,750 one-way at the published ₹35/km outstation rate with 250 km/day minimum billing. For a same-day round trip covering roughly 420 km, expect a higher confirmed fare — WhatsApp for the exact same-day quote. Force Urbania (up to 17 seats) from Varanasi to Prayagraj starts at ₹8,750 one-way at the published ₹35/km outstation rate with 250 km/day minimum billing, since the 125 km route falls under the minimum billing distance. 18 and 20 seater Tempo Travellers are available on a custom-quote basis depending on fleet availability at the time of your travel date. Share your date and group size on WhatsApp for a confirmed quote. Force Urbania has individual push-back recliner seats and per-row AC vents, better suited for weddings and corporate groups. Tempo Traveller has bench-style seating, which works well for pilgrimage groups and temple committees on a tighter budget. Large vehicles cannot enter the narrow ghat lanes. Drivers park at designated holding points near Dashashwamedh Ghat, Lanka Crossing, or the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor entrance and the group walks the final stretch.
Frequently Asked Questions — 17 Seater Tempo Traveller & Urbania
How many people fit in a 17 seater Tempo Traveller or Urbania?
Should I book a 12 seater or a 17 seater for a group of 14?
What is the fare for a 17 seater Tempo Traveller from Varanasi to Ayodhya?
What is the fare for a 17 seater Tempo Traveller from Varanasi to Prayagraj?
Do you have 18 or 20 seater Tempo Traveller available in Varanasi?
Is a 17 seater Tempo Traveller or Urbania better for a temple committee or wedding group?
Can a 17 seater Tempo Traveller park near the ghats in Varanasi?
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