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Gaya to Varanasi Taxi & Cab Fare 2026: ₹4,813+ (Dzire → Tempo Traveller)
Arriving in Kashi from Gaya? Here are the car-wise Gaya to Varanasi taxi and cab fares for every vehicle, with door-step pickup in Gaya, a name-board at the station/airport, and a fixed price agreed before you travel.
🚕 Fare snapshot: Gaya to Varanasi by AC Swift Dzire is ₹4,813 one-way and ₹6,602 round-trip, covering 250-255 km in about 5-6 hr. Fuel, tolls and driver included. Get your fixed fare on WhatsApp.
Just want to book? For door-to-door booking, driver details and trip stories, see our main Gaya to Varanasi taxi service page. This page is the car-wise fare and rate card for the same route.
Why People Travel Gaya → Varanasi
The main reason is pind-daan at the Vishnupad Temple, which spikes sharply during Pitru Paksha; Gaya also doubles as the gateway to Bodh Gaya. At 5.5–6 hours each way, a same-day return needs a 4–5 am start, while most families prefer an overnight halt to combine rituals with a Bodh Gaya visit.
Quick Facts: Gaya to Varanasi Fare, Time & Route
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Distance | 250-255 km (one-way) |
| Drive Time | 5-6 hr | 6+ hr at peak |
| Route / Highway | NH-19 -> Daffi -> Mohania -> Sasaram -> Aurangabad -> Dobhi (NH-19 + NH-120/22) |
| Best Departure | 5-7 am |
| Tolls | Cars cross 4–5 plazas (Daffi, Mohania, Sasaram, Aurangabad/Sherghati, Dobhi) for about ₹400–500 in tolls one-way. |
| State Tax | Extra as applicable (Bihar) |
| Cheapest AC option | Swift Dzire from ₹4,813 one-way |
| Luggage | No restrictions (SUV/Tempo for bulky bags) |
Gaya to Varanasi Taxi & Cab Fare — Full Rate Card
Here is the complete Gaya to Varanasi fare card by vehicle. Every fare is fixed and includes fuel, tolls and the driver.
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for | One-way | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 | Couples & small families; most economical AC sedan | ₹4,813 | ₹6,602 |
| Maruti Ertiga | 6 | Families of 5-6 with luggage; comfortable mid SUV | ₹6,678 | ₹8,316 |
| Toyota Innova | 7 | Larger families & long outstation trips; proven reliability | ₹7,434 | ₹9,324 |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 | Premium comfort for family or business travel | ₹8,442 | ₹10,836 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 Seater) | 12 | Group tours & pilgrimages up to 12 passengers | ₹11,844 | ₹13,608 |
| Tempo Traveller (17 Seater) | 17 | Larger groups & extended family pilgrimages | ₹12,852 | ₹15,624 |
| Tempo Traveller (26 Seater) | 26 | Large tour groups & corporate/temple trips | ₹14,616 | ₹17,640 |
| Force Urbania | 13 | Luxury group travel with premium reclining seats | ₹16,380 | ₹18,648 |
Bihar tax: Bihar entry + green tax for a private car is about ₹200–250 one-way at the UP–Bihar border, so total toll + tax runs ~₹600–750.
One-way is billed for the distance you travel; round-trip includes the return leg. Overnight halts add a driver allowance of ₹400–₹500/night. Fares updated 2026.
Choose Your Vehicle for Gaya to Varanasi
Not sure which car fits? Here is what each option costs on this route and who it suits best.
Gaya to Varanasi in a Swift Dzire — 4-seater (Couples & small families; most economical AC sedan)
- Fare on this route: ₹4,813 one-way · ₹6,602 round-trip
- Capacity: 4 passengers · 2 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Couples & small families; most economical AC sedan
Gaya to Varanasi in a Maruti Ertiga — 6-seater (Families of 5-6 with luggage; comfortable mid SUV)
- Fare on this route: ₹6,678 one-way · ₹8,316 round-trip
- Capacity: 6 passengers · 3 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Families of 5-6 with luggage; comfortable mid SUV
Gaya to Varanasi in a Toyota Innova — 7-seater (Larger families & long outstation trips; proven reliability)
- Fare on this route: ₹7,434 one-way · ₹9,324 round-trip
- Capacity: 7 passengers · 4 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Larger families & long outstation trips; proven reliability
Gaya to Varanasi in a Toyota Innova Crysta — 7-seater (Premium comfort for family or business travel)
- Fare on this route: ₹8,442 one-way · ₹10,836 round-trip
- Capacity: 7 passengers · 4 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Premium comfort for family or business travel
Gaya to Varanasi in a Tempo Traveller (12 Seater) — 12-seater (Group tours & pilgrimages up to 12 passengers)
- Fare on this route: ₹11,844 one-way · ₹13,608 round-trip
- Capacity: 12 passengers · 12 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Group tours & pilgrimages up to 12 passengers
Gaya to Varanasi in a Tempo Traveller (17 Seater) — 17-seater (Larger groups & extended family pilgrimages)
- Fare on this route: ₹12,852 one-way · ₹15,624 round-trip
- Capacity: 17 passengers · 17 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Larger groups & extended family pilgrimages
Gaya to Varanasi in a Tempo Traveller (26 Seater) — 26-seater (Large tour groups & corporate/temple trips)
- Fare on this route: ₹14,616 one-way · ₹17,640 round-trip
- Capacity: 26 passengers · 26 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Large tour groups & corporate/temple trips
Gaya to Varanasi in a Force Urbania — 13-seater (Luxury group travel with premium reclining seats)
- Fare on this route: ₹16,380 one-way · ₹18,648 round-trip
- Capacity: 13 passengers · 13 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Luxury group travel with premium reclining seats
One-Way vs Round-Trip: Which Is Cheaper for Gaya to Varanasi?
- One-way (from ₹4,813 in a Dzire) is best when you don't need the car to bring you back — e.g. a drop for a flight, train or a stay in Gaya.
- Round-trip (from ₹6,602) is best for a same-day visit or when you want the same car and driver waiting for your return.
We offer genuine Gaya to Varanasi one-way drops — you are not forced to pay for an empty return leg.
What's Included in Your Gaya to Varanasi Fare (and What's Extra)
Included in your fixed fare:
- Fuel and driver charges
- Highway toll estimate
- AC throughout the journey
- GST invoice on request
Charged extra (only if you use them):
- Bihar entry/green tax (as applicable)
- Overnight driver allowance (₹400–₹500/night)
- Extra sightseeing stops beyond the agreed route
Gaya to Varanasi Route: Roads, Stops & Landmarks
The usual route is NH-19 -> Daffi -> Mohania -> Sasaram -> Aurangabad -> Dobhi (NH-19 + NH-120/22).
Good places to stop on the Gaya to Varanasi route:
- Sarnath (10 km, first stop)
- Dehri-on-Sone (SH-87 riverbank)
- Bodh Gaya (~13 km, Mahabodhi)
Pickup & Arrival: Gaya to Varanasi
We pick you up from any address in Gaya — home, hotel, railway station or airport. For station and airport pickups the driver waits with a name-board, and if your train or flight is delayed there is no extra waiting charge. You reach Varanasi in about 5-6 hr.
Slow stretches on the way in:
- Toll/truck traffic at Mohania, Sasaram, Aurangabad
- Gaya Jn/Vishnupad in Pitru-paksha
Gaya to Varanasi: Pickup in Gaya & Arrival in Varanasi
For your Gaya to Varanasi trip we pick you up anywhere in Gaya — your hotel, guesthouse or the place you are staying, or the exact address you share with us on a call. Common Gaya pickup points:
- Gaya Junction
- Gaya International Airport
- temple-side hotels
In Varanasi we drop you right at what you came for:
- Kashi Vishwanath Dham
- Dashashwamedh Ghat (Ganga Aarti)
- Sarnath
Gaya to Varanasi by Kashi Taxi vs Ola / Uber vs Hotel Desk
| Kashi Taxi (fixed) | Ola / Uber | Hotel travel desk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price certainty | ✅ Fixed in writing | ❌ Surge / live meter | ❌ Marked-up quote |
| Outstation availability | ✅ Confirmed car & driver | ⚠️ Often no cars | ✅ But costly |
| Tolls & fuel | ✅ Included | ❌ Added at end | ⚠️ Sometimes hidden |
| Local route knowledge | ✅ Local drivers | ⚠️ Varies | ✅ |
| Typical Gaya round-trip (Dzire) | ₹6,602 | Varies + surge | 30-50% more |
Why Book Gaya to Varanasi With Kashi Taxi
- Serving Varanasi travellers since 1998 (Vinayak Travels)
- Verified, English/Hindi-speaking local drivers
- Fixed fare confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay
- Live location sharing for your family
- Clean, sanitised AC fleet from Dzire to 26-seater Tempo
What Travellers Say About Gaya to Varanasi
Rated 4.9/5 by 39 verified travellers on this route.
★★★★★
"Booked a pickup from Gaya to Varanasi. On-time, courteous driver and the price agreed on WhatsApp did not change. Made arriving in Kashi very easy."
— Suresh B., Dec 2025
★★★★★
"Our flight into Gaya was delayed but the driver still waited and got us to Varanasi comfortably. No hidden costs, exactly the fare they quoted."
— Amit K., Aug 2025
★★★★★
"Reached Varanasi from Gaya in a Swift Dzire. Driver was waiting at the station with a name-board even though our train was late — no extra charge. Clean car, fixed fare, hassle-free."
— Priya M., Jan 2026
Book Your Gaya to Varanasi Cab in 3 Steps
- Message us on WhatsApp with your date, pickup point, passengers and preferred vehicle.
- Get a fixed fare back in minutes — no meter, no surge.
- Travel worry-free — your driver arrives on time and the price never changes.
About Gaya
Pind-daan at Vishnupad Temple + access to Bodh Gaya (Mahabodhi, Buddhist circuit).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Gaya to Varanasi taxi / cab fare?
The Gaya to Varanasi fare is about ₹4,813 one-way and ₹6,602 round-trip in an AC Swift Dzire. An Innova is from ₹9,324 round-trip and a 12-seater Tempo Traveller from ₹13,608 round-trip. The fare is fixed and already includes fuel, tolls and the driver.
Is toll included in the Gaya to Varanasi fare?
Yes — our quote includes an estimate for highway tolls. Cars cross 4–5 plazas (Daffi, Mohania, Sasaram, Aurangabad/Sherghati, Dobhi) for about ₹400–500 in tolls one-way. Bihar entry + green tax for a private car is about ₹200–250 one-way at the UP–Bihar border, so total toll + tax runs ~₹600–750.
Is the Gaya to Varanasi fare fixed or metered?
You get the full fixed fare in writing before you book — no meter, no surge pricing and no negotiation on the road.
Which car is best for a family of 5 on the Gaya to Varanasi trip?
For 5-6 people an Ertiga (6-seat) or Innova (7-seat) is ideal — comfortable with luggage. On this route an Innova is from ₹9,324 round-trip.
What is the Gaya to Varanasi distance and travel time?
Gaya to Varanasi is about 250-255 km, with a typical drive time of 5-6 hr (up to 6+ hr at peak).
Do you provide AC cars for Gaya to Varanasi?
Yes, the entire fleet is air-conditioned — Dzire, Ertiga, Innova, Innova Crysta, 12/17/26-seater Tempo Travellers and the Force Urbania.
Do you offer Gaya to Varanasi one-way drops?
Yes, a Gaya to Varanasi one-way drop is available (Dzire from ₹4,813). One-way is the cheaper option when you don't need the car to return.
How do I book a Gaya to Varanasi taxi?
Message +91 99354 74730 on WhatsApp with your date, number of passengers and preferred vehicle — you get a fixed fare back instantly.
Where do you pick up in Gaya?
We pick up from any address you give — home, hotel, railway station or airport. If your train or flight is delayed, the driver waits with a name-board at no extra charge.