YOUR JOURNEY
Varanasi ↔ Ayodhya
Round trip · private AC sedan · per car
₹5,240
Fuel and driver included · tolls estimated
Fare estimate. Fixed quote confirmed for your pickup and date before travel.
One-way distance ~200 kmAbout 4-5 hr drive
TL;DR — Varanasi to Ayodhya by taxi:
- Sedan fare → ₹3,820 one way · same-day return ₹5,240
- Included → fuel, Jaunpur toll (₹215), driver — fixed before you book
- Drive time → 4–4.5 hours via NH-31 Jaunpur 4-lane bypass
- Drop point → 800 m from Ram Mandir gate (free e-cart access for elders)
Travelling as a group? See our Ayodhya tempo traveller price list.
Also searched as: Banaras se Ayodhya taxi kiraya • वाराणसी से अयोध्या टैक्सी बुकिंग • अयोध्या राम मंदिर दर्शन टैक्सी • Kashi to Ayodhya cab booking
Quick Fare & Route Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Taxi fare (sedan one-way) | ₹3,820 (all-inclusive) |
| Taxi fare (same-day return) | ₹5,240 (all-inclusive) |
| SUV fare (Ertiga same-day) | ₹6,600 (all-inclusive) |
| Typical drive time | 4 to 4.5 hours |
| Fastest Highway Route | Varanasi → Babatpur → Jaunpur bypass → Sultanpur → Faizabad → Ayodhya |
| Toll plazas | 1 (Jaunpur toll plaza — ₹215 car, ₹345 SUV — included in fare) |
| Door-to-door convenience | Direct hotel/airport pickup in Varanasi to Ram Mandir Gate 11 drop |
Varanasi to Ayodhya Cab Route: Fastest Highway Options
When booking an outstation taxi from Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham, selecting the optimal highway route ensures a comfortable 4-hour journey without getting trapped in city congestion:
| Route Option | Distance | Travel Time | Highway Condition & Tolls | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1: Via NH-31 Jaunpur Bypass (Recommended) | 200 km | 4 to 4.5 hrs | 4-lane tollway (Jaunpur toll ₹215 included). Smooth bypass around city choke points. | Direct same-day Ram Mandir darshan trips & airport transfers |
| Route 2: Via NH-135A & Akbarpur | 225 km | 5 to 5.5 hrs | Mix of 2-lane and 4-lane stretches; slower local market traffic. | Travellers visiting rural Sultanpur or Ambedkar Nagar |
| Route 3: Via Prayagraj (Sangam Circuit) | 280 km | 6.5 to 7 hrs | 4-lane NH-19 to Prayagraj, then NH-330 to Ayodhya. High toll charges. | Multi-day pilgrimage combining Triveni Sangam bath with Ayodhya |
Kashi Taxi Route Guarantee: All our drivers automatically follow Route 1 (NH-31 Jaunpur Bypass). We never cut through congested city markets, saving you 40–60 minutes of stressful stop-and-go driving.
Varanasi to Ayodhya Route: Turn-by-Turn Landmarks
Most Varanasi taxi drivers take this route — it's the fastest and avoids Jaunpur city traffic:
| Km from Varanasi | Landmark | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Varanasi hotel/airport pickup | Our drivers reach 15 min early |
| 18 | Babatpur bypass | Connects airport road to NH-31 |
| 55 | Jaunpur toll plaza | ₹215 (sedan) — included in our fare |
| 58 | Jaunpur bypass junction | Stay on bypass, don't enter city |
| 105 | Mariahu | Good chai/snack halt (Bhagwanpur dhaba) |
| 142 | Sultanpur bypass | Smooth 4-lane past this point |
| 175 | Faizabad bypass | 25 km to Ayodhya from here |
| 195 | Ayodhya outskirts | Traffic slows — police checkpoints |
| 200 | Naya Ghat parking / Lata Mangeshkar Chowk | Taxi drop point, 800 m walk to Ram Mandir gate |
Alternate route via Prayagraj: 280 km, 6-7 hours — only useful if combining Sangam + Ayodhya.
Varanasi to Ayodhya Taxi Fare — All Vehicle Types
| Vehicle | Capacity | One-way fare | Same-day return | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire/Etios) | 4 pax | ₹3,820 | ₹5,240 | Couples, solo, small families |
| Ertiga / 6-seater | 6 pax | ₹5,300 | ₹6,600 | Families with luggage |
| Innova | 7 pax | ₹5,900 | ₹7,400 | Larger families, elder comfort |
| Innova Crysta | 7 pax | ₹6,700 | ₹8,600 | Premium comfort on the highway |
| 12-seater Tempo | 12 pax | ₹9,400 | ₹10,800 | Groups, joint family |
| 17-seater Tempo | 17 pax | ₹10,200 | ₹12,400 | Large groups, wedding parties |
What's included: Fuel, driver, pickup/drop and the highway toll estimate. The usual toll total is about ₹210–₹290 one-way: NH-31 is roughly ₹290 and the older NH-28 is roughly ₹210.
What's extra: Parking at Ram Mandir (₹100–₹150), an overnight driver stay (about ₹300), and any agreed extra sightseeing stops. There is no separate state tax on this route. Tempo Traveller same-day return fares are all-inclusive — parking and state tax are already covered.
For exact group pricing, use the Ayodhya tempo traveller fare page.
Planning Ayodhya with Prayagraj in one trip? See the Kashi–Prayag–Ayodhya pilgrimage circuit.
Train vs Taxi: Honest Comparison
| Factor | Train | Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ₹150–₹600 (sleeper to AC) | ₹3,820 fixed for the whole car |
| Travel time | 4–5 hrs (often delayed) | 4–5 hrs (door to door) |
| Pickup | You go to station | Picks you up from hotel/airport |
| Drop point | Ayodhya Junction (5 km from Ram Mandir) | 800 m from Ram Mandir gate |
| Return flexibility | Fixed train time | Leave whenever your darshan finishes |
| Luggage | You carry it | Stays safe in car |
| Elderly / kids | Station stairs, crowd | AC, comfortable, no transfers |
| Auto/rickshaw after arrival | ₹200–₹300 each way extra | Not needed |
Bottom line: If you're 2+ people, taxi per-head cost is close to AC train after adding auto transfers — but infinitely more convenient. For solo budget travellers, train wins.
Best Trains: Varanasi to Ayodhya
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi–Lucknow Intercity | 06:15 | 10:30 | 4h 15m | Express |
| Kashi Vishwanath Express | 17:10 | 21:00 | 3h 50m | Superfast |
| Sealdah–Lucknow Express | 08:25 | 12:40 | 4h 15m | Express |
Note: These run from Varanasi Junction. If you're near the airport, a taxi to the station itself takes 30–45 min.
Ram Mandir: What to Expect When You Arrive
Queue Times (based on recent visitor reports)
| Day type | Expected queue | Best arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday (Mon-Thu) | 1–2 hours | 9:30–10:00 AM |
| Friday | 2–3 hours | 9:00 AM |
| Saturday/Sunday | 3–5 hours | 8:00 AM or earlier |
| Ram Navami / Festivals | 5–8 hours | Consider overnight stay |
| Long weekends | 4–6 hours | Avoid if possible |
Ram Mandir Entry Rules (2026)
- Allowed: Valid government ID, small handbag, phone
- Not allowed: Large bags, laptop bags, power banks, cameras with zoom lens, food/water bottles
- Dress code: Modest clothing recommended (no shorts above knee)
- Lockers: Available at Naya Ghat parking (₹20/bag)
- Shoes: Remove before security check area — deposit at shoe counters (free)
After Darshan: What Else to See
Most same-day visitors also cover:
- Hanuman Garhi — 10 min walk from Ram Mandir, no queue on weekdays
- Kanak Bhavan — Ram-Sita temple, beautifully decorated, 15 min from main temple
- Saryu River ghat — Evening aarti if you're staying overnight
- Dashrath Mahal — 5 min walk, rarely crowded
Can You Visit Ayodhya in One Day from Varanasi?
Yes — it's the most popular same-day trip from Kashi. Here's the optimised plan:
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | Leave Varanasi |
| 9:30–10:00 AM | Reach Ayodhya |
| 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Ram Mandir darshan |
| 12:15–12:45 PM | Hanuman Garhi |
| 1:00–1:45 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00–2:45 PM | Kanak Bhavan |
| 3:00–3:30 PM | Dashrath Mahal (optional) |
| 3:30–4:00 PM | Leave Ayodhya |
| 8:00–9:00 PM | Reach Varanasi |
Tip: If your group includes elders or you want a relaxed pace, consider an overnight stay in Ayodhya. We can arrange pickup the next morning.
Kashi to Ayodhya Taxi: Fares by Pickup Point
Your fare does not change based on where in Varanasi we collect you — the same fixed ₹3,820 applies whether you are at a ghat, a hotel, the airport or Sarnath:
| Pickup point | Sedan one-way | Same-day return | Pickup charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi (Cantonment / Junction) | ₹3,820 | ₹5,240 | Included |
| Varanasi (Lanka / BHU area) | ₹3,820 | ₹5,240 | Included |
| Varanasi Airport (VNS) | ₹3,820 | ₹5,240 | Included |
| Varanasi (Assi Ghat) | ₹3,820 | ₹5,240 | Included |
| Sarnath | ₹3,820 | ₹5,240 | Included |
बनारस से अयोध्या का किराया सेडान में ₹3,820 एक तरफ और ₹5,240 सेम-डे रिटर्न है — इसमें पेट्रोल, टोल और ड्राइवर शामिल हैं, और वाराणसी में कहीं से भी पिकअप मुफ़्त है।
All fares are for the NH-31 Jaunpur bypass route and include the ₹215 toll.
Tell us your travel date and group size and we will confirm your fixed fare in writing:
Best Time for the Varanasi-Ayodhya Trip
| Season | Months | Temperature | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter (best) | Nov–Feb | 8–22°C | Most comfortable for travel and darshan |
| Spring | Mar–Apr | 22–35°C | Good, mornings pleasant |
| Monsoon | Jul–Sep | 25–35°C + rain | Road ok, but Saryu floods — check before going |
| Summer | May–Jun | 35–45°C | Hot — start very early, carry water |
Avoid: Ram Navami week (queue 5-8 hours), Independence Day & Republic Day weekends.
Varanasi to Ayodhya via Prayagraj (Alternate Route)
Some travellers want to combine Sangam at Prayagraj with Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. This is a 2-day plan, not same-day:
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varanasi → Prayagraj | 121 km | 2.5–3 hrs |
| Prayagraj → Ayodhya | 170 km | 3.5–4 hrs |
| Ayodhya → Varanasi (direct) | 200 km | 4–5 hrs |
| Total circuit | 491 km | 2 days minimum |
Fare for circuit: Sedan ₹9,500–₹11,000 (including overnight driver halt charges).
See our Varanasi-Ayodhya-Prayagraj pilgrimage package for curated itineraries.
Overnight Stay in Ayodhya: When It Makes Sense
Stay overnight if:
- You're visiting on a weekend or festival (queue saves more than the hotel cost)
- You want to attend Saryu river evening aarti (6:30 PM daily)
- You're combining with Naimisharanya (additional 90 km from Ayodhya)
- Elderly travellers — breaking the journey is kinder
- You want to visit Faizabad heritage sites (10 km from Ayodhya)
Budget stays near Ram Mandir: ₹800–₹1,500/night (dharamshalas and guesthouses near Naya Ghat).
How to Book Your Varanasi to Ayodhya Taxi
- Call or WhatsApp: +91 99354 74730 — instant quote
- Share: Travel date, pickup point, group size, vehicle preference
- Confirm: We share fare breakdown, driver details, and arrival time
- Trip day: Driver reaches 15 min early. Toll, fuel, parking — everything handled.
No hidden charges. No surge pricing. Fixed fare confirmed at booking.
Ayodhya Destination Guide
Planning your itinerary after reaching Ayodhya? The Ayodhya Ram Mandir darshan & travel guide on Bharat Tourism covers temple timings, security protocols, nearby attractions, and local transport options to help you make the most of your visit.
Add a Varanasi Experience — Boat Ride, Aarti & Hotel
Ayodhya pilgrims almost always spend a night in Varanasi. Book the whole trip with one operator instead of chasing separate vendors:
- 🛶 Sunrise / morning boat ride and evening Ganga Aarti boat ride on the Ganges.
- 🪔 Ganga Aarti boat booking & price — front-row seats for the Dashashwamedh Aarti.
- 🏨 Hotel booking in Varanasi — riverside and budget stays near the ghats.
- 🚕 Full Varanasi tour packages — combine Ayodhya with Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath and the ghats.
One WhatsApp books it all: cab to Ayodhya plus your Varanasi boat ride, Ganga Aarti and hotel on a single confirmation.
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