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Varanasi to Lucknow Taxi & Cab Fare 2026: ₹5,883+ (Dzire → Tempo Traveller)
Planning a trip from Varanasi to Lucknow? Here are the car-wise Varanasi to Lucknow taxi and cab fares — from the economical AC Swift Dzire to a 26-seater Tempo Traveller — with distance, drive time, the best route and one-tap booking. Most travellers make this trip for airport/rail connectivity, medical/education, state-capital business.
🚕 Fare snapshot: Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow taxi service page. This page is the car-wise fare and rate card for the same route.
Why Travellers Book Varanasi to Lucknow
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: Varanasi to Lucknow 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) |
Varanasi to Lucknow Taxi & Cab Fare — Full Rate Card
Here is the complete Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow
Not sure which car fits? Here is what each option costs on this route and who it suits best.
Varanasi to Lucknow 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
Varanasi to Lucknow 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
Varanasi to Lucknow 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
Varanasi to Lucknow 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
Varanasi to Lucknow 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
Varanasi to Lucknow 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
Varanasi to Lucknow 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
Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow?
- 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 Varanasi to Lucknow one-way drops — you are not forced to pay for an empty return leg.
What's Included in Your Varanasi to Lucknow 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
Varanasi to Lucknow Route: Roads, Stops & Landmarks
The usual route is Purvanchal Expressway via Azamgarh/Sultanpur.
Good places to stop on the Varanasi to Lucknow route:
- Purvanchal Expwy dhabas & fuel
- Azamgarh/Sultanpur bypass field views
Best Time to Leave Varanasi for Lucknow
The ideal departure is 5-6 am to stay ahead of traffic. Typical drive time is 5-6 hr, rising to 6-7 hr during peak/festival days.
Watch these slow stretches:
- Expressway toll ramps at peak
- Lucknow entry (Amausi/Shaheed Path/Charbagh) office hours
Varanasi to Lucknow: Pickup in Varanasi & Arrival in Lucknow
For your Varanasi to Lucknow trip we pick you up anywhere in Varanasi — your hotel, guesthouse or the place you are staying, or the exact address you share with us on a call. Common Varanasi pickup points:
- Varanasi Junction (Cantt)
- Banaras station (Manduadih)
- DDU / Mughalsarai Junction
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (Babatpur)
- your Varanasi hotel or ghat-side guesthouse
In Lucknow we drop you right at what you came for:
- Hazratganj
- SGPGI / Medanta (medical)
- Bara Imambara
Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow
Rated 4.6/5 by 60 verified travellers on this route.
★★★★★
"Very smooth Lucknow trip. Our Swift Dzire driver knew the route well and drove safely. Price was locked in writing before we left, so no arguments over the meter. Would book again."
— Amit K., Jan 2026
★★★★☆
"Comfortable Swift Dzire for our Lucknow journey. Punctual pickup, polite driver and a fair fixed fare. Much better than the surge prices the app was showing that day."
— Divya R., Mar 2026
★★★★☆
"Needed an early-morning drop to Lucknow and they arranged it without any fuss. Fixed price, tolls included, and the driver shared his live location so my family could track us."
— Ramesh C., Mar 2026
Book Your Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow taxi / cab fare?
The Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow distance and travel time?
Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow?
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 Varanasi to Lucknow one-way drops?
Yes, a Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow taxi?
Message +91 99354 74730 on WhatsApp with your date, number of passengers and preferred vehicle — you get a fixed fare back instantly.