Varanasi to Delhi Road Distance: 820 km · 12-14 hours · Cab from ₹9,020
Varanasi → Sultanpur → Lucknow → Kanpur → Agra → Delhi
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Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
820km
Drive time
12hrs
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Driving Varanasi to Delhi: what this corridor is like
Expressway-first routing
Delhi–Meerut, Dwarka and Yamuna expressways change the drive time by an hour; the driver picks the one that is open, not the one on the map.
Airport and terminal exact
IGI T1, T2, T3, Jewar and Hindon each have their own pickup zone and fare; the booking names the terminal so nobody circles.
Night and early-morning runs
The NCR fleet runs 24×7 with no night surcharge — the same fare at 3 AM as at 3 PM.
What the Varanasi to Delhi 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 Delhi from Varanasi?
The distance from Varanasi to Delhi is 820 km by road via NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road) via Agra & Lucknow, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 12-14 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹9,020 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹12,300, Innova Crysta ₹14,760, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹18,860. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
By Road
820 km
Drive Time
12-14 hours
Cab From
₹9,020
Fuel (self-drive)
₹5,857
Varanasi to Delhi 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.
Varanasi to Delhi: 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 Varanasi to Delhi, 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
01Jaunpur Toll Plaza
- At km
- 100 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹75
02Lucknow-Sultanpur Toll
- At km
- 240 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹110
03Agra-Lucknow Exp Toll (Kannauj)
- At km
- 400 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹165
04Agra-Lucknow Exp Toll (Firozabad)
- At km
- 540 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹195
05Mathura Toll Plaza (Yamuna Exp)
- At km
- 660 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹130
06Jewar Toll Plaza (Yamuna Exp)
- At km
- 760 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹155
Total one-way toll
₹830
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Varanasi to Delhi 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
The pickup is anywhere in Varanasi and the drop anywhere in Delhi. 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 Delhi FAQs
What is the distance from Varanasi to Delhi by road?
Varanasi to Delhi is 820 km by road via NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road) via Agra & Lucknow via Sultanpur and Lucknow and Kanpur and Agra. It is the same road as Delhi 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 Delhi?
About 12-14 hours for the 820 km. Mix of expressway and national highway. Agra to Lucknow via expressway is excellent.
What does a one-way cab from Varanasi to Delhi cost?
₹9,020 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹12,300, Innova Crysta ₹14,760, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹18,860. 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 Delhi charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Varanasi to Delhi costs the same as Delhi 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 Delhi?
October to March for pleasant weather. Dev Deepawali (November) is magical in Varanasi.
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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