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Lucknow to Varanasi Taxi & Cab Fare 2026: from ₹5,883
Coming into Kashi from Lucknow? These are the fixed Lucknow to Varanasi taxi fares by car, with pickup from your hotel, station or airport in Lucknow, a name-board wait if your train or flight is late, and the price locked before you start.
Why people travel Lucknow → Varanasi
Common reasons are catching a flight or train from Lucknow, and medical visits to SGPGI/Medanta with family and luggage. The Purvanchal Expressway makes this a fast, smooth ride, and one-way airport drops are popular.
Quick facts: distance, time and fare
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Distance | 300-316 km (one-way) |
| Drive Time | 5-6 hr | 6-7 hr at peak |
| Route / Highway | Purvanchal Expressway via Azamgarh/Sultanpur |
| Best Departure | 5-6 am |
| Tolls | Most of the journey runs on the Purvanchal Expressway; a car pays roughly ₹400–650 in tolls one-way depending on where you join it (the full 340-km length is about ₹675). |
| State Tax | Not applicable |
| Cheapest AC option | Swift Dzire from ₹5,883 one-way |
| Luggage | No restrictions (SUV/Tempo for bulky bags) |
Full rate card — Lucknow to Varanasi
Every fare below is fixed and includes fuel, driver and the highway toll estimate — nothing is added on the road. 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 | ₹5,883 | ₹8,070 |
| Maruti Ertiga | 6 | Families of 5-6 with luggage; comfortable mid SUV | ₹8,162 | ₹10,164 |
| Toyota Innova | 7 | Larger families & long outstation trips; proven reliability | ₹9,086 | ₹11,396 |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 | Premium comfort for family or business travel | ₹10,318 | ₹13,244 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 Seater) | 12 | Group tours & pilgrimages up to 12 passengers | ₹14,476 | ₹16,632 |
| Tempo Traveller (17 Seater) | 17 | Larger groups & extended family pilgrimages | ₹15,708 | ₹19,096 |
| Tempo Traveller (26 Seater) | 26 | Large tour groups & corporate/temple trips | ₹17,864 | ₹21,560 |
| Force Urbania | 13 | Luxury group travel with premium reclining seats | ₹20,020 | ₹22,792 |
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.
Just want to book? For door-to-door booking, driver details and trip stories, see our main Lucknow to Varanasi taxi service page. This page is the car-wise fare and rate card for the same route.
Which car should you book?
| Group | Best pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 travellers, light bags | Swift Dzire (from ₹5,883 one-way) | Lowest fixed fare on this route |
| 4–6 with luggage | Ertiga (from ₹8,162 one-way) | Extra seats without jumping to SUV prices |
| 5–7 on a longer drive | Innova / Crysta (from ₹9,086 one-way) | More comfort once the road is 4+ hours |
| 8–12 / pilgrimage group | Tempo Traveller 12 (from ₹14,476 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 ₹5,883 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 ₹8,070) — 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:
- 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 Purvanchal Expressway via Azamgarh/Sultanpur.
Useful stops along the way:
- Purvanchal Expwy dhabas & fuel
- Azamgarh/Sultanpur bypass field views
On the road into Varanasi
Door-to-door drive time is about 5-6 hr, rising to 6-7 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:
- Expressway toll ramps at peak
- Lucknow entry (Amausi/Shaheed Path/Charbagh) office hours
Lucknow to Varanasi: Pickup in Lucknow & Arrival in Varanasi
For your Lucknow to Varanasi trip we pick you up anywhere in Lucknow — your hotel, guesthouse or the place you are staying, or the exact address you share with us on a call. Common Lucknow pickup points:
- Lucknow Charbagh Junction
- Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
- Gomti Nagar 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 Lucknow round-trip (Dzire) | ₹8,070 | 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 Lucknow to Varanasi
Rated 4.8/5 by 92 verified travellers on this route.
★★★★★
"Booked a pickup from Lucknow to Varanasi. On-time, courteous driver and the price agreed on WhatsApp did not change. Made arriving in Kashi very easy."
— Nitin K., Aug 2025
★★★★☆
"Smooth ride from Lucknow to Varanasi in a Ertiga. AC was good, driver drove carefully and knew the ghats area well for the drop. Fair, fixed fare."
— Anjali T., May 2026
★★★★★
"Our flight into Lucknow was delayed but the driver still waited and got us to Varanasi comfortably. No hidden costs, exactly the fare they quoted."
— Pooja S., Nov 2025
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 Lucknow
If you are starting in Lucknow, most people head to Varanasi for Kashi Vishwanath, the ghats and Sarnath — after time spent around Airport/rail connectivity, medical/education, and state-capital business. Share your pickup point in Lucknow and we will quote a fixed drop into the city.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Lucknow to Varanasi taxi / cab fare?
The Lucknow to Varanasi fare is about ₹5,883 one-way and ₹8,070 round-trip in an AC Swift Dzire. An Innova is from ₹11,396 round-trip and a 12-seater Tempo Traveller from ₹16,632 round-trip. The fare is fixed and already includes fuel, tolls and the driver.
Is toll included in the Lucknow to Varanasi fare?
Yes — our quote includes an estimate for highway tolls. Most of the journey runs on the Purvanchal Expressway; a car pays roughly ₹400–650 in tolls one-way depending on where you join it (the full 340-km length is about ₹675). There is no separate state tax on this route.
Is the Lucknow 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 Lucknow 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 ₹11,396 round-trip.
Is the Lucknow 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 Lucknow 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 Lucknow to Varanasi one-way drops?
Yes, a Lucknow to Varanasi one-way drop is available (Dzire from ₹5,883). One-way is the cheaper option when you don't need the car to return.
How do I book a Lucknow 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 Lucknow?
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.