Delhi to Varanasi Road Distance: 820 km · 12-14 hours · Cab from ₹9,020
Delhi → Agra → Kanpur → Lucknow → Sultanpur → Varanasi
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
820km
Drive time
12hrs
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Chhath Puja 2026 · Varanasi ghats
Delhi 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 Delhi 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.
What the Delhi to Varanasi road is actually like
Delhi to Varanasi is a night's driving rather than a day's, and nearly all of it is expressway now. We leave on the Yamuna Expressway, empty and fast after dark, take the Agra bypass without entering the city, and pick up the Agra-Lucknow Expressway at its western end. That stretch runs flat and straight through Firozabad, Etawah and Kannauj country for hours, with lit rest areas where the driver can stretch his legs and the passengers can find a toilet and tea. Past Lucknow the route splits: the Purvanchal Expressway carries a car on east, while the older road through Sultanpur and Jaunpur is what we take when the expressway is shut. Either way the last hour into Varanasi is ordinary two-lane road shared with tractors and cycles, best done in daylight. In December and January fog sits on the Agra-Lucknow section from midnight until well after sunrise, and we slow right down or halt at Lucknow. The monsoon does not trouble the expressways. Breakfast is kachori and sabzi once the sun is up.
How far is Varanasi from Delhi?
The distance from Delhi to Varanasi is 820 km by road via NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road) via Agra & Lucknow, and the drive takes about 12-14 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹9,020 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
820 km
Drive Time
12-14 hours
Cab From
₹9,020
Fuel (self-drive)
₹5,857
Delhi to Varanasi distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 820 km (509 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 12-14 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road) via Agra & Lucknow
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹9,020 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹12,300 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹14,760 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹18,860 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹5,857 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Delhi to Varanasi: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 820 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 12-14 hours
- Cost
- From ₹9,020
- 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
- 13-18 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 Delhi to Varanasi, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Toll plazas on this route
Total toll
₹830
01Jewar Toll Plaza (Yamuna Exp)
- At km
- 60 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹155
02Mathura Toll Plaza (Yamuna Exp)
- At km
- 160 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹130
03Agra-Lucknow Exp Toll (Firozabad)
- At km
- 280 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹195
04Agra-Lucknow Exp Toll (Kannauj)
- At km
- 420 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹165
05Lucknow-Sultanpur Toll
- At km
- 580 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹110
06Jaunpur Toll Plaza
- At km
- 720 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹75
Total one-way toll
₹830
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Delhi 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 820 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March for pleasant weather. Dev Deepawali (November) is magical in Varanasi.
Local insider tip
Book overnight cab with a halt. Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat is a must-see.
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Delhi to Varanasi FAQs
What is the distance from Delhi to Varanasi by road?
The road distance from Delhi to Varanasi is 820 km via NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road) via Agra & Lucknow, running through Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Varanasi?
About 12-14 hours via NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road) via Agra & Lucknow, 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 Delhi to Varanasi cost?
A cab from Delhi to Varanasi starts at ₹9,020 for an AC sedan, ₹12,300 for an Ertiga, ₹14,760 for an Innova Crysta and ₹18,860 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.
How is the Delhi to Varanasi drive broken up?
The route passes Agra then Kanpur then Lucknow then Sultanpur. On a 12-14 hours journey that is a natural set of stages: take the first break around Agra before the traffic thins, and plan the longer halt near Lucknow.
Should you break the Delhi to Varanasi journey overnight?
At 12-14 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 Delhi to Varanasi?
October to March for pleasant weather. Dev Deepawali (November) is magical in Varanasi. 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 Delhi 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 12-14 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Delhi to Varanasi?
Self-driving Delhi to Varanasi costs roughly ₹5,857 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 Delhi the same as Varanasi to Delhi?
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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