Kathmandu to Varanasi Taxi & Cab Fare 2026: from ₹18,990
Coming into Kashi from Kathmandu? These are the fixed Kathmandu to Varanasi taxi fares by car, with pickup from your hotel, station or airport in Kathmandu, a name-board wait if your train or flight is late, and the price locked before you start.
Why people travel Kathmandu → Varanasi
Direct cross-border road trip connecting Kashi Vishwanath with Pashupatinath Dham. Starting at 5:00 AM allows crossing the Sunauli border by midday and arriving in Kathmandu by evening.
Quick facts: distance, time and fare
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Distance | ~560 km (one-way) |
| Drive Time | 9-12 hr | 12-14 hr at peak |
| Route / Highway | NH-29 via Gorakhpur & Sunauli border to Prithvi Highway |
| Best Departure | 5:00 am |
| Tolls | Covers Indian NH toll plazas up to Sunauli border; Nepal road tolls (NPR 500-800) and vehicle customs/bhansar entry fees are settled at the border checkpost. |
| State Tax | Extra as applicable (Nepal) |
| Cheapest AC option | Swift Dzire from ₹18,990 one-way |
| Luggage | No restrictions (SUV/Tempo for bulky bags) |
Full rate card — Kathmandu to Varanasi
Every fare below is fixed and includes fuel, driver and the highway toll estimate. Pick the car that fits your group; then message us with the date to lock the quote.
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for | One-way | Round-trip |
|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 | Couples & small families; most economical AC sedan | ₹18,990 | ₹27,990 |
| Maruti Ertiga | 6 | Families of 5-6 with luggage; comfortable mid SUV | ₹24,990 | ₹34,990 |
| Toyota Innova | 7 | Larger families & long outstation trips; proven reliability | ₹27,990 | ₹39,990 |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 | Premium comfort for family or business travel | ₹32,990 | ₹46,990 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 Seater) | 12 | Group tours & pilgrimages up to 12 passengers | ₹44,990 | ₹55,990 |
| Tempo Traveller (17 Seater) | 17 | Larger groups & extended family pilgrimages | ₹49,990 | ₹65,990 |
| Tempo Traveller (26 Seater) | 26 | Large tour groups & corporate/temple trips | ₹57,990 | ₹74,990 |
| Force Urbania | 13 | Luxury group travel with premium reclining seats | ₹62,990 | ₹79,990 |
Nepal tax: Cross-border vehicle permit (Bhansar) and driver entry pass are required at Belahiya checkpost. For Indian citizens, no visa is required (valid passport, voter ID or Aadhaar needed).
One-way covers the leg you travel; round-trip includes the return. Overnight halts add a driver allowance of ₹400–₹500/night. Fares updated 2026.
Which car should you book?
| Group | Best pick | Why |
|---|
| 1–3 travellers, light bags | Swift Dzire (from ₹18,990 one-way) | Lowest fixed fare on this route |
| 4–6 with luggage | Ertiga (from ₹24,990 one-way) | Extra seats without jumping to SUV prices |
| 5–7 on a longer drive | Innova / Crysta (from ₹27,990 one-way) | More comfort once the road is 4+ hours |
| 8–12 / pilgrimage group | Tempo Traveller 12 (from ₹44,990 one-way) | Keep the whole group in one vehicle |
| 13+ travellers | Tempo 17/26 or Urbania | Large families, corporate or temple groups |
Full prices sit in the rate card above — use this table only to match a car to your group.
One-way vs round-trip
- One-way (from ₹18,990 in a Dzire) — best when you do not need the car back, for example a station/airport drop or a stay in Varanasi.
- Round-trip (from ₹27,990) — best for a same-day visit, or when you want the same driver waiting for the return leg.
Genuine one-way drops are available on this route — you are not forced to pay for an empty return.
What is included (and what is extra)
Included in your fixed fare:
- Fuel and driver charges
- Highway toll estimate
- AC for the full journey
- GST invoice on request
Charged only if you use them:
- Nepal entry/green tax (as applicable)
- Parking and entry tickets at attractions
- Overnight driver allowance (₹400–₹500/night)
- Extra sightseeing stops beyond the agreed route
Route, stops and landmarks
The usual highway is NH-29 via Gorakhpur & Sunauli border to Prithvi Highway.
Useful stops along the way:
- Kaithi / Ghazipur highway dhabas
- Gorakhpur bypass
- Sunauli border / Belahiya immigration
- Butwal / Mugling mountain stops
On the road into Varanasi
Door-to-door drive time is about 9-12 hr, rising to 12-14 hr during peak or festival days. Station and airport pickups include a name-board wait — if your train or flight is delayed, there is no extra waiting charge.
Slow stretches to expect:
- Sunauli border immigration & vehicle customs
- Prithvi Highway mountain sections & Kathmandu entry
Kathmandu to Varanasi: Pickup in Kathmandu & Arrival in Varanasi
For your Kathmandu to Varanasi trip we pick you up anywhere in Kathmandu — your hotel, guesthouse or the place you are staying, or the exact address you share with us on a call. Common Kathmandu pickup points:
- Varanasi Cantt / Manduadih
- Babatpur Airport
- Sigra / Godowlia hotels
In Varanasi we drop you right at what you came for:
- Kashi Vishwanath Dham
- Dashashwamedh Ghat (Ganga Aarti)
- Sarnath
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 Kathmandu round-trip (Dzire) | ₹27,990 | Varies + surge | 30–50% more |
Why book with Kashi Taxi
- Serving Varanasi travellers since 1982 (Vinayak Travels)
- Verified local drivers (Hindi and English)
- Fixed fare confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay
- Live location sharing for your family
- Clean AC fleet from Dzire to 26-seater Tempo
What Travellers Say About Kathmandu to Varanasi
Rated 4.9/5 by 59 verified travellers on this route.
★★★★★
"Smooth ride from Kathmandu to Varanasi in a Swift Dzire. AC was good, driver drove carefully and knew the ghats area well for the drop. Fair, fixed fare."
— Vikram J., Jan 2026
★★★★★
"Booked a pickup from Kathmandu to Varanasi. On-time, courteous driver and the price agreed on WhatsApp did not change. Made arriving in Kashi very easy."
— Ramesh C., Oct 2025
★★★★★
"Our flight into Kathmandu was delayed but the driver still waited and got us to Varanasi comfortably. No hidden costs, exactly the fare they quoted."
— Pooja S., May 2026
Book in 3 steps
- Message us on WhatsApp with your date, pickup point, passenger count and preferred vehicle.
- Get a fixed fare back in minutes — no meter, no surge.
- Travel — your driver arrives on time and the price does not change.
About Kathmandu
If you are starting in Kathmandu, most people head to Varanasi for Kashi Vishwanath, the ghats and Sarnath — after time spent around Pashupatinath darshan, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Himalayan tourism. Share your pickup point in Kathmandu and we will quote a fixed drop into the city.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Kathmandu to Varanasi taxi / cab fare?
The Kathmandu to Varanasi fare is about ₹18,990 one-way and ₹27,990 round-trip in an AC Swift Dzire. An Innova is from ₹39,990 round-trip and a 12-seater Tempo Traveller from ₹55,990 round-trip. The fare is fixed and already includes fuel, tolls and the driver.
Is toll included in the Kathmandu to Varanasi fare?
Yes — our quote includes an estimate for highway tolls. Covers Indian NH toll plazas up to Sunauli border; Nepal road tolls (NPR 500-800) and vehicle customs/bhansar entry fees are settled at the border checkpost. Cross-border vehicle permit (Bhansar) and driver entry pass are required at Belahiya checkpost. For Indian citizens, no visa is required (valid passport, voter ID or Aadhaar needed).
Is the Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu 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 ₹39,990 round-trip.
Is the Kathmandu to Varanasi fare per car or per person?
Per car. The fare covers the whole vehicle — fuel, tolls and the driver — however many of you travel, up to the seat limit. A Dzire seats 4, an Ertiga 6 and an Innova 7, so a family sharing one car pays once, not per head.
Do you provide AC cars for Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu to Varanasi one-way drops?
Yes, a Kathmandu to Varanasi one-way drop is available (Dzire from ₹18,990). One-way is the cheaper option when you don't need the car to return.
How do I book a Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu?
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.