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Patna to Varanasi Taxi & Cab Fare 2026: from ₹5,081
Coming into Kashi from Patna? These are the fixed Patna to Varanasi taxi fares by car, with pickup from your hotel, station or airport in Patna, a name-board wait if your train or flight is late, and the price locked before you start.
Why people travel Patna → Varanasi
Trips are mostly capital-city visits — work, exams, medical — and Gaya/Bodhgaya + Patna circuits. The Koilwar bridge over the Sone is a natural photo and break point.
Quick facts: distance, time and fare
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Distance | 255-278 km (route-dependent) (one-way) |
| Drive Time | 5.5-6.5 hr | 7+ hr at peak |
| Route / Highway | GT Rd/NH-922/NH-30/NH-139 via Buxar |
| Best Departure | 5-7 am |
| Tolls | Cars cross the Bihar NH plazas (Mohania, Sasaram, Aurangabad belt) for about ₹400–500 in tolls one-way. |
| State Tax | Extra as applicable (Bihar) |
| Cheapest AC option | Swift Dzire from ₹5,081 one-way |
| Luggage | No restrictions (SUV/Tempo for bulky bags) |
Full rate card — Patna 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 | ₹5,081 | ₹6,969 |
| Maruti Ertiga | 6 | Families of 5-6 with luggage; comfortable mid SUV | ₹7,049 | ₹8,778 |
| Toyota Innova | 7 | Larger families & long outstation trips; proven reliability | ₹7,847 | ₹9,842 |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 | Premium comfort for family or business travel | ₹8,911 | ₹11,438 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 Seater) | 12 | Group tours & pilgrimages up to 12 passengers | ₹12,502 | ₹14,364 |
| Tempo Traveller (17 Seater) | 17 | Larger groups & extended family pilgrimages | ₹13,566 | ₹16,492 |
| Tempo Traveller (26 Seater) | 26 | Large tour groups & corporate/temple trips | ₹15,428 | ₹18,620 |
| Force Urbania | 13 | Luxury group travel with premium reclining seats | ₹17,290 | ₹19,684 |
Bihar tax: Bihar entry + green tax for a car is ~₹200–250 at the border, so total toll + tax is roughly ₹600–750 one-way.
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 ₹5,081 one-way) | Lowest fixed fare on this route |
| 4–6 with luggage | Ertiga (from ₹7,049 one-way) | Extra seats without jumping to SUV prices |
| 5–7 on a longer drive | Innova / Crysta (from ₹7,847 one-way) | More comfort once the road is 4+ hours |
| 8–12 / pilgrimage group | Tempo Traveller 12 (from ₹12,502 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 ₹5,081 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 ₹6,969) — 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:
- Bihar 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 GT Rd/NH-922/NH-30/NH-139 via Buxar.
Useful stops along the way:
- GT Road dhabas via Buxar / Ara
- Koilwar bridge over the Sone (photo stop)
On the road into Varanasi
Door-to-door drive time is about 5.5-6.5 hr, rising to 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:
- Bridge approaches near Ara/Koilwar
- Patna entries (Danapur, Gandhi Maidan) rush hr
Patna to Varanasi: Pickup in Patna & Arrival in Varanasi
For your Patna to Varanasi trip we pick you up anywhere in Patna — your hotel, guesthouse or the place you are staying, or the exact address you share with us on a call. Common Patna pickup points:
- Patna Junction
- Jay Prakash Narayan Airport
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 Patna round-trip (Dzire) | ₹6,969 | 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 Patna to Varanasi
Rated 4.8/5 by 93 verified travellers on this route.
★★★★★
"Reached Varanasi from Patna in a Ertiga. 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."
— Suresh B., Feb 2026
★★★★★
"Smooth ride from Patna to Varanasi in a Swift Dzire. AC was good, driver drove carefully and knew the ghats area well for the drop. Fair, fixed fare."
— Manish D., Feb 2026
★★★★☆
"Booked a pickup from Patna to Varanasi. On-time, courteous driver and the price agreed on WhatsApp did not change. Made arriving in Kashi very easy."
— Gaurav M., 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 Patna
If you are starting in Patna, most people head to Varanasi for Kashi Vishwanath, the ghats and Sarnath — after time spent around Capital-city visits, Gaya/Bodhgaya+Patna circuits, and work/exams/medical. Share your pickup point in Patna and we will quote a fixed drop into the city.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Patna to Varanasi taxi / cab fare?
The Patna to Varanasi fare is about ₹5,081 one-way and ₹6,969 round-trip in an AC Swift Dzire. An Innova is from ₹9,842 round-trip and a 12-seater Tempo Traveller from ₹14,364 round-trip. The fare is fixed and already includes fuel, tolls and the driver.
Is toll included in the Patna to Varanasi fare?
Yes — our quote includes an estimate for highway tolls. Cars cross the Bihar NH plazas (Mohania, Sasaram, Aurangabad belt) for about ₹400–500 in tolls one-way. Bihar entry + green tax for a car is ~₹200–250 at the border, so total toll + tax is roughly ₹600–750 one-way.
Is the Patna 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 Patna 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 ₹9,842 round-trip.
Is the Patna 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 Patna 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 Patna to Varanasi one-way drops?
Yes, a Patna to Varanasi one-way drop is available (Dzire from ₹5,081). One-way is the cheaper option when you don't need the car to return.
How do I book a Patna 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 Patna?
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.