Agra to Varanasi Road Distance: 600 km · 9-10 hours · Cab from ₹6,600
Agra → Lucknow → Sultanpur → Varanasi
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
600km
Drive time
9hrs
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Chhath Puja 2026 · Varanasi ghats
Agra to Varanasi cab for Chhath Puja — 13–16 November 2026
Sandhya Arghya on the evening of 15 November, Usha Arghya at dawn on the 16th. Ghat-side drops, overnight driver relay from Delhi available.
Driving Agra to Varanasi: what this corridor is like
Timed for darshan
Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath and Har Ki Pauri run on temple time; the driver plans the departure so you arrive for the slot you booked.
Ghat-side drops
Most ghats are foot-only for the last stretch. We drop at the nearest vehicle point and wait, rather than leaving you to find a cab back.
Festival-week fares fixed
Deepotsav, Kanwar season, Chhath — fares are locked when you book, and the driver stays with you across multi-day yatras.
How far is Varanasi from Agra?
The distance from Agra to Varanasi is 600 km by road via Agra-Lucknow Expressway & NH, and the drive takes about 9-10 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹6,600 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
600 km
Drive Time
9-10 hours
Cab From
₹6,600
Fuel (self-drive)
₹4,286
Agra to Varanasi distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 600 km (373 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 9-10 hours
- Best route / highway
- Agra-Lucknow Expressway & NH
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹6,600 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹9,000 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹10,800 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹13,800 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹4,286 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Agra to Varanasi: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 600 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 9-10 hours
- Cost
- From ₹6,600
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 10-14 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Agra to Varanasi, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Agra to Varanasi cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 600 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March. Dev Deepawali in November is magical.
Local insider tip
Break the journey at Lucknow for a meal. Try Lucknow's famous Tunday Kebabs.
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Agra to Varanasi FAQs
What is the distance from Agra to Varanasi by road?
The road distance from Agra to Varanasi is 600 km via Agra-Lucknow Expressway & NH, running through Lucknow, Sultanpur. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Agra to Varanasi?
About 9-10 hours via Agra-Lucknow Expressway & NH, which makes this a full day behind the wheel rather than a half-day trip. A 5-6 AM start is what gets you in before dark; leaving late turns the last stretch into night driving.
How much does a cab from Agra to Varanasi cost?
A cab from Agra to Varanasi starts at ₹6,600 for an AC sedan, ₹9,000 for an Ertiga, ₹10,800 for an Innova Crysta and ₹13,800 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Where can you stop between Agra and Varanasi?
Lucknow and Sultanpur are the practical halts on this route - the right place for food, fuel and a restroom break on a 9-10 hours drive.
Should you break the Agra to Varanasi journey overnight?
At 9-10 hours it is doable in one day with an early start and many passengers do it. Two things change the answer: a driver on a run this long needs real rest breaks, and arriving after dark somewhere unfamiliar is the part people regret. If the schedule allows, an overnight halt near Lucknow splits it comfortably.
What is the best time to travel from Agra to Varanasi?
October to March. Dev Deepawali in November is magical. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Varanasi end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Agra to Varanasi?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 9-10 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Agra to Varanasi?
Self-driving Agra to Varanasi costs roughly ₹4,286 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
Is Banaras to Agra the same as Varanasi to Agra?
Yes. Varanasi is also called Banaras (Benares) and, in its temple sense, Kashi. The distance, the road and the fare on this page are the same journey under either name.
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