How much is taxi fare from Varanasi to Prayagraj?

Sedan taxi fare from Varanasi to Prayagraj is ₹2,500–₹2,800 one way and ₹4,500–₹5,000 for a same-day Sangam return. Ertiga is ₹3,200–₹3,600 one way; Innova Crysta ₹4,500–₹5,200. Fare includes fuel and driver. Sangam boat and ghat parking are extra.

How do I book a Varanasi to Prayagraj taxi?

WhatsApp or call +91 99354 74730 with your date, pickup point and group size. We confirm the car and a fixed all-inclusive fare in writing before you pay. No advance is needed for same-week travel; you pay the driver at the end of the trip.

Can I visit Triveni Sangam and return to Varanasi the same day?

Yes. Leave by 6 AM, reach Sangam by about 9 AM, finish boat snan and 2–3 temples by early afternoon, and be back in Varanasi by 6:30–7 PM. Same-day sedan return starts at ₹4,500 and includes waiting time within the package.

Is train or taxi better from Varanasi to Prayagraj for Sangam?

Train is cheaper per seat, but drops at Prayagraj Junction, about 7 km from Sangam, plus auto both ways. Taxi picks you up at the hotel and drops at Sangam ghat parking. For two or more people going for snan, taxi is usually simpler and close on per-head cost after transfers.

What is included in the Prayagraj taxi fare?

Fuel, driver allowance and hotel or airport pickup in Varanasi are included. There is no highway toll on the usual NH-19 stretch. Extra: Sangam boat (₹50–₹200 per person shared, or ₹500–₹800 private), ghat parking ₹50–₹100, and any pandit puja you arrange on the spot.

What is the Prayagraj to Varanasi taxi fare?

One-way return from Prayagraj to Varanasi matches the outbound sedan rate of ₹2,500–₹2,800. If you booked a same-day return from Varanasi, the car waits at the ghat and there is no separate waiting charge inside the package window.

Varanasi to Prayagraj Taxi Fare & Booking

TL;DR — book the Sangam cab, not a distance page:

Sedan → ₹2,500–₹2,800 one way · same-day Sangam return ₹4,500–₹5,000

Included → fuel, driver, Varanasi pickup — fixed in writing before you go

Drop → Sangam ghat parking (not the railway station)

Drive → about 121 km on NH-19, 2.5–3 hours

Group of 8+? See the Prayagraj tempo traveller fare list.

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Varanasi to Prayagraj Taxi Fare — All Vehicles

Vehicle	Capacity	One-way	Same-day return	Best for
Sedan (Dzire/Etios)	4	₹2,500–₹2,800	₹4,500–₹5,000	Couple, small family
Ertiga / 6-seater	6	₹3,200–₹3,600	₹5,500–₹6,200	Family + bags
Innova Crysta	6–7	₹4,500–₹5,200	₹7,000–₹8,000	Elders, extra comfort
12-seater Tempo	10–12	₹5,500–₹6,500	₹8,500	Joint family
17-seater Tempo	15–17	₹7,000–₹8,000	₹11,000	Large group

Included: fuel, driver meals, pickup/drop in Varanasi. Extra: Sangam boat, ghat parking (₹50–₹100), optional pandit puja. Night pickup after 10 PM may add a small night charge — we confirm that in the quote.

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Quick Booking Snapshot

Detail	Info
Sedan one-way	₹2,500–₹2,800
Same-day return	from ₹4,500
Typical drive	2.5–3 hours
Road	NH-19 via Handia (about 121 km)
Highway toll	None on the usual stretch
Drop point	Sangam ghat parking
Book	WhatsApp / call +91 99354 74730

How to Book Your Varanasi to Prayagraj Cab

WhatsApp or call +91 99354 74730
Share date, pickup hotel/ghat/airport, headcount, sedan vs Innova vs tempo
Get fixed fare + driver details in writing
Driver reaches 15 minutes early; you pay at trip end unless you prefer UPI advance

No app surge. No “meter after NH” stories. Quote is the fare.

Same-Day Sangam Plan (What the Cab Actually Does)

Time	Plan
6:00 AM	Hotel / airport pickup in Varanasi
8:30–9:00 AM	Drop at Sangam ghat parking
9:00–10:30 AM	Boat + snan (driver waits)
10:45–11:30 AM	Bade Hanumanji
11:45 AM–12:15 PM	Alopi Devi
12:30–1:30 PM	Lunch (Civil Lines / Loknath area)
Optional	Anand Bhavan or fort area if open
3:30 PM	Leave Prayagraj
6:00–6:30 PM	Back in Varanasi — evening free for Ganga aarti

Bring a change of clothes, towel and a plastic bag for wet clothes. Small notes help for boat and offerings.

Sangam Boat & On-Ground Costs (Not in Cab Fare)

Item	Typical cost
Shared boat	₹50–₹100 per person
Private boat	₹500–₹800
Boat + pandit puja	₹1,000–₹1,500 (negotiated)
Ghat parking	₹50–₹100
Optional puja dakshina	₹200–₹500

Your driver can point you to the usual boat steps. Puja is optional — take it only if you want it.

Train vs Taxi for a Sangam Trip

Factor	Train	Taxi
Seat cost	from ~₹120–₹350	whole car from ₹2,500
To Sangam	Junction + auto ~7 km	direct ghat drop
Wet clothes / bags	you haul them	stay in the locked car
Return	fixed train time	leave when snan is done
Elders / kids	stairs + crowd	AC door-to-door

Rule of thumb: solo backpacker → train. Two or more with snan bags → taxi wins on hassle.

Pickup Points in Varanasi (Same Fixed Fare Band)

Pickup	Sedan one-way	Same-day return
Cantonment / Junction	₹2,500–₹2,800	₹4,500–₹5,000
Assi / Lanka / BHU	₹2,500–₹2,800	₹4,500–₹5,000
VNS Airport	₹2,500–₹2,800	₹4,500–₹5,000
Sarnath	₹2,500–₹2,800	₹4,500–₹5,000

Airport or early-morning ghat pickup is normal — say the time when you book.

Magh Mela / Festival Pricing

During Magh Mela (Jan–Feb) and other heavy mela days, expect:

30–50% higher cab fares
book 1–2 weeks ahead
1–2 hours extra road time near the sangam zone

For mela-specific logistics see Varanasi to Prayagraj Magh Mela taxi booking.

Varanasi–Prayagraj–Ayodhya Circuit Fare

Leg	Drive
Varanasi → Prayagraj	~2.5–3 hrs
Prayagraj → Ayodhya	~3.5–4 hrs
Ayodhya → Varanasi	~4–5 hrs

Full circuit (2–3 days): sedan about ₹9,500–₹11,000 · Innova about ₹15,000–₹17,000 (driver night halt included when overnight).

Full package: Varanasi–Ayodhya–Prayagraj pilgrimage taxi.

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Places to See at the Sangam (While You're There)

Triveni Sangam & Mela grounds — the main confluence point, boat access
Allahabad Fort & Akshayavat — the "immortal banyan" (limited access inside the fort)
Bade Hanumanji Temple — 20 ft reclining Hanuman idol, near the Sangam
Alopi Devi Shaktipeeth — swing-shrine temple, no idol, close to the ghat
Sri Mankameshwar Temple — wish-fulfilling Shiva temple
Anand Bhavan & All Saints Cathedral — colonial-era sites if you have extra time
New Yamuna Bridge — evening river view on the way back

Most of these fit into the same-day plan above if you keep the pandit/boat stop tight.

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