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Patna to Varanasi Taxi & Cab Fare 2026: ₹5,081+ (Dzire → Tempo Traveller)
Arriving in Kashi from Patna? Here are the car-wise Patna to Varanasi taxi and cab fares for every vehicle, with door-step pickup in Patna, a name-board at the station/airport, and a fixed price agreed before you travel.
🚕 Fare snapshot: Patna to Varanasi by AC Swift Dzire is ₹5,081 one-way and ₹6,969 round-trip, covering 255-278 km (route-dependent) in about 5.5-6.5 hr. Fuel, tolls and driver included. Get your fixed fare on WhatsApp.
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: Patna to Varanasi Distance, Time & 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) |
Patna to Varanasi Taxi & Cab Fare — Full Rate Card
Here is the complete Patna 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 | ₹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 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 Patna to Varanasi
Not sure which car fits? Here is what each option costs on this route and who it suits best.
Patna to Varanasi in a Swift Dzire — 4-seater (Couples & small families; most economical AC sedan)
- Fare on this route: ₹5,081 one-way · ₹6,969 round-trip
- Capacity: 4 passengers · 2 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Couples & small families; most economical AC sedan
Patna to Varanasi in a Maruti Ertiga — 6-seater (Families of 5-6 with luggage; comfortable mid SUV)
- Fare on this route: ₹7,049 one-way · ₹8,778 round-trip
- Capacity: 6 passengers · 3 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Families of 5-6 with luggage; comfortable mid SUV
Patna to Varanasi in a Toyota Innova — 7-seater (Larger families & long outstation trips; proven reliability)
- Fare on this route: ₹7,847 one-way · ₹9,842 round-trip
- Capacity: 7 passengers · 4 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Larger families & long outstation trips; proven reliability
Patna to Varanasi in a Toyota Innova Crysta — 7-seater (Premium comfort for family or business travel)
- Fare on this route: ₹8,911 one-way · ₹11,438 round-trip
- Capacity: 7 passengers · 4 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Premium comfort for family or business travel
Patna to Varanasi in a Tempo Traveller (12 Seater) — 12-seater (Group tours & pilgrimages up to 12 passengers)
- Fare on this route: ₹12,502 one-way · ₹14,364 round-trip
- Capacity: 12 passengers · 12 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Group tours & pilgrimages up to 12 passengers
Patna to Varanasi in a Tempo Traveller (17 Seater) — 17-seater (Larger groups & extended family pilgrimages)
- Fare on this route: ₹13,566 one-way · ₹16,492 round-trip
- Capacity: 17 passengers · 17 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Larger groups & extended family pilgrimages
Patna to Varanasi in a Tempo Traveller (26 Seater) — 26-seater (Large tour groups & corporate/temple trips)
- Fare on this route: ₹15,428 one-way · ₹18,620 round-trip
- Capacity: 26 passengers · 26 bags · AC
- Who should pick this: Large tour groups & corporate/temple trips
Patna to Varanasi in a Force Urbania — 13-seater (Luxury group travel with premium reclining seats)
- Fare on this route: ₹17,290 one-way · ₹19,684 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 Patna to Varanasi?
- One-way (from ₹5,081 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 Patna.
- Round-trip (from ₹6,969) is best for a same-day visit or when you want the same car and driver waiting for your return.
We offer genuine Patna to Varanasi one-way drops — you are not forced to pay for an empty return leg.
What's Included in Your Patna 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
Patna to Varanasi Route: Roads, Stops & Landmarks
The usual route is GT Rd/NH-922/NH-30/NH-139 via Buxar.
Good places to stop on the Patna to Varanasi route:
- GT Road dhabas via Buxar / Ara
- Koilwar bridge over the Sone (photo stop)
Pickup & Arrival: Patna to Varanasi
We pick you up from any address in Patna — 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 5.5-6.5 hr.
Slow stretches on the way in:
- 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
Patna 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 Patna round-trip (Dzire) | ₹6,969 | Varies + surge | 30-50% more |
Why Book Patna 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 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 Your Patna 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 Patna
Capital-city visits, Gaya/Bodhgaya+Patna circuits, work/exams/medical.
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.
What is the Patna to Varanasi distance and travel time?
Patna to Varanasi is about 255-278 km (route-dependent), with a typical drive time of 5.5-6.5 hr (up to 7+ hr at peak).
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.