Lucknow to Varanasi
Toll Cost 2026

The total toll cost from Lucknow to Varanasi is approximately ₹185 for a car/sedan and ₹295 for an SUV (one-way). There are 2 toll plaza(s) on this 300 km route. FASTag users get a small discount at all plazas.

There are 2 toll plaza(s) on the Lucknow to Varanasi route covering 300 km. All toll plazas accept FASTag for contactless payment, reducing wait time significantly.

Yes, all 2 toll plazas on the Lucknow to Varanasi route accept FASTag. NH-56 Lucknow-Varanasi route has two FASTag-enabled toll plazas. Road quality has improved significantly after 4-laning. FASTag lanes are faster and avoid cash queues.

A sedan (Swift Dzire, Etios, or similar private car) pays approximately ₹185 in total toll across 2 plaza(s) on the Lucknow to Varanasi route. This is the single-journey car rate; the return leg costs the same.

An SUV/MUV (Innova, Ertiga, Fortuner, or similar) pays approximately ₹295 in total toll on the Lucknow to Varanasi route. SUV rates are typically 60-65% higher than car rates because of the heavier vehicle category.

Toll charges are extra and paid at actual during the journey. The cab fare from Lucknow to Varanasi starts at ₹3,300 (sedan). Toll of approximately ₹185 is paid separately. Our driver handles all toll payments at the plazas.

The easiest way is FASTag — a prepaid RFID sticker on your windshield that is auto-debited at every plaza without stopping. Cash lanes also exist at most plazas but have longer queues. When you book a Triveni Cab, the driver's vehicle is FASTag-equipped and handles all payments for you.

A round-trip Lucknow–Varanasi–Lucknow journey costs approximately ₹370 in car toll (₹185 each way) because the same plazas are crossed in both directions. Budget the same SUV doubling for ₹590 round-trip.

National highway toll rates are the same 24 hours a day — there is no separate night discount on the Lucknow to Varanasi route. However, monthly-pass and local-vehicle concessions exist at some plazas for nearby residents, which do not apply to outstation cabs.

The total trip cost from Lucknow to Varanasi includes cab fare (from ₹3,300 for sedan) + toll charges (₹185 approx.) + fuel if self-driving. When booking with Triveni Cabs, you only pay cab fare + actual toll. No hidden charges.

Alternate state-road routes may bypass some tolls, but they usually add 30-60+ minutes to travel time and pass through congested towns with poorer road quality. The main highway toll route is recommended for comfort, safety, and faster travel. Our drivers always take the best route.

While alternate routes may bypass some tolls, they usually add 30-60+ minutes to travel time and pass through congested areas. The toll route via the main highway is recommended for comfort, safety, and faster travel. Our drivers always take the best route.