Delhi to Varanasi bus vs cab
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BUS
VS
CAB

Delhi to
Varanasi

820 km -- Save 3.0 hours by cab

Quick Verdict

Solo

Bus

Couple

Bus

Family

Bus
4.9 · 10,000+ cab rides on this route

Head-to-Head Score

Bus

Cost (Solo)

Cab
Bus

Comfort

Cab
Bus

Speed

Cab
Bus

Flexibility

Cab
Bus

Luggage

Cab
Bus

Privacy

Cab
Bus
Cab (Triveni)
Varanasi city

Your Destination

Varanasi

Detailed Breakdown

Bus vs Cab Options

820 km route

Bus

3 options

Ordinary Bus

14-16 hrs4 daily
900

Semi-Deluxe AC

13-14 hrs3 daily
1400

Volvo AC

12-13 hrs3 daily (sleeper)
1800
Fixed departure times
Multiple stops
No door-to-door
Limited luggage
Shared seating
Recommended

Cab (Triveni)

Sedan + SUV

Sedan (AC)

11-12 hrs11/km
₹9,020

SUV (AC)

11-12 hrs14/km
₹11,480
Door-to-door pickup
No stops, fastest route
AC with full privacy
Unlimited luggage
Flexible timing

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Per-Person Cost Breakdown

Passengers:

Bus (per person)

1367

x 2 = 2,734

Cab (per person)

4,510

Total: ₹9,020 shared by 2

Bus is ₹3143/person cheaper

1 pax

9,020

2 pax

4,510

3 pax

3,007

4 pax

2,255

Travel Scenarios

Who Should Choose What?

Solo Budget Traveler

Winner: Bus

Sleeper Volvo at ₹1,800 or train is better for solo. Cab is expensive alone.

Couple Trip

Winner: Cab

₹4,510/person. Break journey at Lucknow or Prayagraj. Comfortable overnight with driver swap.

Family of 4

Winner: Cab

₹2,255/person — comparable to AC sleeper bus with infinitely more comfort.

Pilgrim Group

Winner: Cab (Tempo)

Tempo at ₹20/km for 12+ pilgrims. Stop at Prayagraj Sangam en route to Kashi.

Elderly Parents

Winner: Cab

14-hour bus is not feasible for seniors. Cab with overnight hotel stop is the only option.

Multi-City Tour

Winner: Cab

Delhi → Lucknow → Prayagraj → Varanasi. Visit 3 holy cities in one road trip.

Final Verdict

Our Recommendation

Long route where cab shines for groups and families. Overnight journey — cab lets you sleep at a highway hotel. Bus is tiring for 14+ hours.

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Our Fleet

Swift DzireSedan

Swift Dzire

4AC2 Bags
ACMusic SystemComfortable

Starting

₹9/km

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ErtigaSUV

Ertiga

6AC3 Bags
ACSpaciousFamily-friendly

Starting

₹12/km

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Innova CrystaPremium SUV

Innova Crysta

7AC4 Bags
ACPremiumCaptain Seats

Starting

₹15/km

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Tempo TravellerGroup

Tempo Traveller

12-26AC10+ Bags
ACPushback SeatsLCD

Starting

₹18/km

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FAQ

Delhi to Varanasi Travel FAQs

A bus from Delhi to Varanasi costs ₹1367 (non-AC) to ₹2187 (Volvo). A cab costs ₹9020 for Sedan. For solo travelers, bus is cheaper. For 2+ passengers sharing a cab, the per-person cab cost becomes comparable or cheaper than Volvo bus, with added comfort and door-to-door service.

A cab saves approximately 3.0 hours compared to bus. Cabs take the fastest route without stops, while buses stop at multiple points. Plus, no waiting time at bus stands — you get picked up from your doorstep.

Yes, Triveni Cabs offers affordable one-way cab service from Delhi to Varanasi. Starting at ₹9020 for AC Sedan. Call 7668570551 or WhatsApp for instant booking. No return fare charged for one-way trips.

Yes, Triveni Cabs provides GPS-tracked vehicles with verified drivers for the Delhi to Varanasi route. All rides are monitored 24/7. We recommend daytime travel for the best experience, but our night service is fully safe with experienced drivers.

For families (3-4 members), a cab is the best option. Per-person cost in a Sedan becomes just ₹2255 each, which is cheaper than Volvo bus tickets. Plus you get door-to-door service, AC comfort, flexible stops, and luggage space.

Book directly with Triveni Cabs at 7668570551 to get the cheapest rate of ₹9020 (Sedan). Direct booking avoids app commissions. We offer flat rates with no surge pricing. WhatsApp us for an instant quote.

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