Varanasi to Agra Road Distance: 600 km · 9-10 hours · Cab from ₹6,600
Varanasi → Sultanpur → Lucknow → Agra
Expressway to the Taj, with Fatehpur Sikri and Mathura on the same tank.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
600km
Drive time
9hrs
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Driving Varanasi to Agra: what this corridor is like
Sunrise at the East Gate
A 5 AM Delhi departure on the Yamuna Expressway puts you at the Taj before the tour buses; the driver knows the gate with the shortest queue.
Same-day, without the rush
Taj, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh fit comfortably in a day trip; add Fatehpur Sikri and the driver reworks the order so nothing is missed.
Braj on the way
Mathura and Vrindavan sit off the same expressway — Banke Bihari and Prem Mandir are a natural stop on the return leg.
How far is Agra from Varanasi?
The distance from Varanasi to Agra is 600 km by road via Agra-Lucknow Expressway & NH, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 9-10 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹6,600 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹9,000, Innova Crysta ₹10,800, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹13,800. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
By Road
600 km
Drive Time
9-10 hours
Cab From
₹6,600
Fuel (self-drive)
₹4,286
Varanasi to Agra 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.
Varanasi to Agra: 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
- 10-13 hrs
- 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
- 1-1.5 hrs + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest but airport transfers needed
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Varanasi to Agra, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Varanasi to Agra 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
The pickup is anywhere in Varanasi and the drop anywhere in Agra. The plazas are the same ones as the outward leg in the other order, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
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Varanasi to Agra FAQs
What is the distance from Varanasi to Agra by road?
Varanasi to Agra is 600 km by road via Agra-Lucknow Expressway & NH via Sultanpur and Lucknow. It is the same road as Agra to Varanasi driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
How long does it take to drive from Varanasi to Agra?
About 9-10 hours for the 600 km. Agra-Lucknow Expressway is excellent. Mixed road quality after Lucknow.
What does a one-way cab from Varanasi to Agra cost?
₹6,600 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹9,000, Innova Crysta ₹10,800, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹13,800. A one-way drop is charged for the outward distance only; tolls, parking and any state permit are extra at actuals, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
Is the return leg from Varanasi to Agra charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Varanasi to Agra costs the same as Agra to Varanasi for the same vehicle. What changes on a return booking is only whether you pay for one leg or two.
When is the best time to drive from Varanasi to Agra?
October to March. Dev Deepawali in November is magical.
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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