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Lucknow to Varanasi Taxi & Cab Fare 2026: ₹5,883+ (Dzire → Tempo Traveller)
Arriving in Kashi from Lucknow? Here are the car-wise Lucknow to Varanasi taxi and cab fares for every vehicle, with door-step pickup in Lucknow, a name-board at the station/airport, and a fixed price agreed before you travel.
🚕 Fare snapshot: Lucknow to Varanasi by AC Swift Dzire is ₹5,883 one-way and ₹8,070 round-trip, covering 300-316 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 Lucknow to Varanasi taxi service page. This page is the car-wise fare and rate card for the same route.
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: Lucknow to Varanasi Fare, Time & Route
| 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) |
Lucknow to Varanasi Taxi & Cab Fare — Full Rate Card
Here is the complete Lucknow to Varanasi fare card by vehicle. Every fare is fixed and includes fuel, tolls and the driver — nothing added on the road.
| 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 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 Lucknow to Varanasi
Not sure which car fits? Here is what each option costs on this route and who it suits best.
Lucknow to Varanasi in a Swift Dzire — 4-seater (Couples & small families; most economical AC sedan)
- Fare on this route: ₹5,883 one-way · ₹8,070 round-trip
- Capacity: 4 passengers · 2 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Couples & small families; most economical AC sedan
Lucknow to Varanasi in a Maruti Ertiga — 6-seater (Families of 5-6 with luggage; comfortable mid SUV)
- Fare on this route: ₹8,162 one-way · ₹10,164 round-trip
- Capacity: 6 passengers · 3 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Families of 5-6 with luggage; comfortable mid SUV
Lucknow to Varanasi in a Toyota Innova — 7-seater (Larger families & long outstation trips; proven reliability)
- Fare on this route: ₹9,086 one-way · ₹11,396 round-trip
- Capacity: 7 passengers · 4 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Larger families & long outstation trips; proven reliability
Lucknow to Varanasi in a Toyota Innova Crysta — 7-seater (Premium comfort for family or business travel)
- Fare on this route: ₹10,318 one-way · ₹13,244 round-trip
- Capacity: 7 passengers · 4 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Premium comfort for family or business travel
Lucknow to Varanasi in a Tempo Traveller (12 Seater) — 12-seater (Group tours & pilgrimages up to 12 passengers)
- Fare on this route: ₹14,476 one-way · ₹16,632 round-trip
- Capacity: 12 passengers · 12 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Group tours & pilgrimages up to 12 passengers
Lucknow to Varanasi in a Tempo Traveller (17 Seater) — 17-seater (Larger groups & extended family pilgrimages)
- Fare on this route: ₹15,708 one-way · ₹19,096 round-trip
- Capacity: 17 passengers · 17 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Larger groups & extended family pilgrimages
Lucknow to Varanasi in a Tempo Traveller (26 Seater) — 26-seater (Large tour groups & corporate/temple trips)
- Fare on this route: ₹17,864 one-way · ₹21,560 round-trip
- Capacity: 26 passengers · 26 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Large tour groups & corporate/temple trips
Lucknow to Varanasi in a Force Urbania — 13-seater (Luxury group travel with premium reclining seats)
- Fare on this route: ₹20,020 one-way · ₹22,792 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 Lucknow to Varanasi?
- One-way (from ₹5,883 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 Lucknow.
- Round-trip (from ₹8,070) is best for a same-day visit or when you want the same car and driver waiting for your return.
We offer genuine Lucknow to Varanasi one-way drops — you are not forced to pay for an empty return leg.
What's Included in Your Lucknow 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):
- Parking & entry tickets at attractions
- Overnight driver allowance (₹400–₹500/night)
- Extra sightseeing stops beyond the agreed route
Lucknow to Varanasi Route: Roads, Stops & Landmarks
The usual route is Purvanchal Expressway via Azamgarh/Sultanpur.
Good places to stop on the Lucknow to Varanasi route:
- Purvanchal Expwy dhabas & fuel
- Azamgarh/Sultanpur bypass field views
Pickup & Arrival: Lucknow to Varanasi
We pick you up from any address in Lucknow — 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:
- 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
Lucknow 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 Lucknow round-trip (Dzire) | ₹8,070 | Varies + surge | 30-50% more |
Why Book Lucknow 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 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 Your Lucknow 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 Lucknow
Airport/rail connectivity, medical/education, state-capital business.
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.
What is the Lucknow to Varanasi distance and travel time?
Lucknow to Varanasi is about 300-316 km, with a typical drive time of 5-6 hr (up to 6-7 hr at peak).
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.