Varanasi to Ayodhya Road Distance: 200 km · 4-5 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Varanasi → Jaunpur → Ayodhya
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
200km
Drive time
4hrs
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Driving Varanasi to Ayodhya: 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 Varanasi to Ayodhya road is actually like
Varanasi to Ayodhya is flat from end to end, and the whole art of it is timing. The road out is the airport road past Babatpur, and the first proper town is Jaunpur on the Gomti, worth a slow pass over the old Shahi Bridge. From Jaunpur to Sultanpur the highway runs through sugarcane and paddy, and this is where we make the tea halt, usually at one of the dhabas short of Sultanpur. After Sultanpur you turn north for Ayodhya, and the last fifty kilometres through Faizabad are the busiest, with pilgrim buses converging on the temple approach. The surface is good all the way; what changes is the air. From mid-December to the end of January the fog over these fields is thick until ten in the morning, and a four-hour drive becomes five. In July and August both the Ganga and the Saryu run high, which does not touch the road but does close the lower ghats at either end. In summer leave at first light and finish the darshan before the heat.
How far is Ayodhya from Varanasi?
The distance from Varanasi to Ayodhya is 200 km by road via NH-56 via Jaunpur, and the drive takes about 4-5 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹3,300 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
200 km
Drive Time
4-5 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,429
Separate the transfer from your Ayodhya visit
Plan for approximately 200 km and 4-5 hours of driving from Varanasi to Ayodhya. Your pickup, drop, chosen road, traffic and breaks can change the actual distance and arrival time.
- Share your Varanasi pickup address and the exact Ayodhya hotel or meeting point. Include a train or flight arrival time if the transfer follows another journey.
- If visiting Ram Mandir, ask the driver to confirm the permitted drop and meeting point for your travel date; do not assume the cab reaches the entrance.
- Allow separate time for your visit and walking after arrival. The driving estimate does not include darshan or a return journey.
Use the vehicle fares below as planning estimates. Ask for a written quote confirming the route, minimum billing, tolls, parking, driver allowance, taxes and waiting charges, including which items are included or extra.
View cab options for this journeyVaranasi to Ayodhya distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 200 km (124 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 4-5 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-56 via Jaunpur
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,400 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹1,429 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Varanasi to Ayodhya: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 200 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 4-5 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- 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
- 5-6 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 Varanasi to Ayodhya, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Varanasi to Ayodhya 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 200 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March. Deepotsav and Ram Navami in Ayodhya are spectacular.
Local insider tip
The new Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is India's most visited new temple. Visit at sunrise for least crowds.
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Varanasi to Ayodhya FAQs
What is the distance from Varanasi to Ayodhya by road?
The road distance from Varanasi to Ayodhya is 200 km via NH-56 via Jaunpur, running through Jaunpur. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Varanasi to Ayodhya?
About 4-5 hours via NH-56 via Jaunpur in normal traffic. Starting at 5-6 AM clears the city before it fills and usually saves most of an hour against a 9 AM departure.
How much does a cab from Varanasi to Ayodhya cost?
A cab from Varanasi to Ayodhya starts at ₹3,300 for an AC sedan, ₹4,500 for an Ertiga, ₹5,400 for an Innova Crysta and ₹6,900 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 Varanasi and Ayodhya?
Jaunpur is the practical halt on this route - the right place for food, fuel and a restroom break on a 4-5 hours drive.
What is the best time to travel from Varanasi to Ayodhya?
October to March. Deepotsav and Ram Navami in Ayodhya are spectacular. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Ayodhya end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Varanasi to Ayodhya?
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 4-5 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Varanasi to Ayodhya?
Self-driving Varanasi to Ayodhya costs roughly ₹1,429 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 Ayodhya the same as Varanasi to Ayodhya?
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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