Tempo Traveller vs Bus: Group Travel Guide
Choosing the perfect vehicle for your group? Compare features, capacity, and costs.
Feature
Starting Price
Passengers
Luggage
Fuel Efficiency
Comfort Level
Tempo Traveller
Best for Medium Groups₹22/km
12-26 Passengers
Ample Boot Space
8-10 km/l
Excellent
Bus
Best for Large Groups₹55/km
28-55 Passengers
Large Cargo Hold
4-6 km/l
Good to Excellent
Detailed Comparison
From ₹22/km
Tempo Traveller
Available Options:
Force Tempo 12 Seater, Tempo 17 Seater, Maharaja Tempo 20 Seater, Tempo 26 Seater
Advantages
- Flexible seating options
- Easy maneuverability
- Can access narrow roads
- Suitable for hill stations
- Push-back reclining seats
Limitations
- Limited for very large groups
- Less spacious than bus
- Standing not possible
- Smaller luggage space
Best For:
Medium groups (12-26)Pilgrimage toursHill station tripsCorporate outingsFamily functions
From ₹55/km
Bus
Available Options:
28 Seater AC Bus, 35 Seater AC Bus, 45 Seater Luxury Bus, 55 Seater Volvo Bus
Advantages
- Maximum passenger capacity
- Huge luggage space
- Standing space available
- Entertainment systems
- Washroom in luxury variants
Limitations
- Higher overall cost
- Cannot access narrow roads
- Difficult in hilly terrain
- Needs larger parking space
Best For:
Large groups (30-55)School/College tripsWedding partiesCorporate eventsInterstate tours
Cost Comparison Example
For a 500 km round trip (e.g., Mumbai to Lonavala)
Tempo Traveller (17 Seater)
Distance Cost (500 km x ₹22)₹11,000
Driver Allowance₹500
Toll & Parking (approx)₹800
Total₹12,300
Per person (17 people): ₹724
Bus (35 Seater)
Distance Cost (500 km x ₹55)₹27,500
Driver Allowance₹800
Toll & Parking (approx)₹1,200
Total₹29,500
Per person (35 people): ₹843
Our Recommendation
Choose Tempo Traveller If:
- Your group size is 12-26 people
- You are visiting hill stations or narrow roads
- Budget is a priority
- You want push-back reclining seats
- Trip involves religious/pilgrimage destinations
Choose Bus If:
- Your group size is 30-55 people
- You are traveling on highways/plains
- You have extensive luggage
- It is a wedding party or school trip
- You need onboard washroom (luxury bus)
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