Lucknow to Varanasi Toll Cost 2026
Every rupee at every plaza, settled before you leave Lucknow — 2 toll plazas across 300 km of highway.
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Total toll · one-way
₹185
Car / Sedan · Listed SUV toll ₹295
Plazas
2
Distance
300 km
Short answer
How much is the toll from Lucknow to Varanasi?
Lucknow to Varanasi crosses 2 toll plazas over 300 km, and the toll totals about ₹185 for a car and ₹295 for an SUV, one way. The largest single charge is ₹110 at Sultanpur Toll Plaza, 140 km in. All of them take FASTag.
- Car toll (one way)
- ₹185
- SUV toll (one way)
- ₹295
- Toll plazas
- 2
- Road distance
- 300 km
- Largest plaza
- Sultanpur Toll Plaza — ₹110
- Cab fare from
- ₹3,300
Toll is charged extra and paid at actuals during the journey. The driver handles payment at every plaza.
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Lucknow to Varanasi cab for Chhath Puja — 13–16 November 2026
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The drive
What the Lucknow to Varanasi drive is like
Purvanchal Expressway / NH-56 — Sultanpur · Jaunpur
Road and surface
Purvanchal Expressway has made this route much faster. Excellent road.
When to go
October to March. Dev Deepawali in November is spectacular.
Worth knowing
Take Purvanchal Expressway for fastest route. Varanasi's Ganga Aarti is a must-see.
Every plaza between Lucknow and Varanasi
Listed plaza charges for car and SUV planning, with the kilometre mark for each barrier. Check the current notified tariff and vehicle class before travel.
01Sultanpur Toll Plaza
- Km mark
- 140 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹110
- SUV / MUV
- ₹175
- Payment
- FASTag
02Jaunpur Toll Plaza
- Km mark
- 230 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹75
- SUV / MUV
- ₹120
- Payment
- FASTag
Total, one-way
- Distance
- 300 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹185
- SUV / MUV
- ₹295
- Payment
- All FASTag
| # | Toll plaza | Km mark | Car / Sedan | SUV / MUV | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sultanpur Toll Plaza | 140 km | ₹110 | ₹175 | FASTag |
| 02 | Jaunpur Toll Plaza | 230 km | ₹75 | ₹120 | FASTag |
| Total, one-way | 300 km | ₹185 | ₹295 | All FASTag |
Return leg crosses the same plazas — budget ₹370 (car) or ₹590 (SUV) for a round trip.
Listed toll total · 2 plazas
₹185
Car / Sedan, one-way ex-Lucknow
Total tolls: ₹185 · FASTag- SUV / MUV
- ₹295
- Round trip (car)
- ₹370
- Cab fare (sedan)
- ₹3,300 + toll at actual
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How much is the toll from Lucknow to Varanasi?
The total toll from Lucknow to Varanasi is approximately ₹185 for a car/sedan and ₹295 for an SUV, paid across 2 toll plazas over the 300 km route. All plazas accept FASTag. A toll-inclusive Triveni cab starts at ₹3,300 (sedan), with the driver handling every toll payment for you.
What this trip really costs, door to door
Toll is only one line on the bill. Here is the honest Lucknow–Varanasi math — self-drive against a chauffeur-driven cab.
Self-drive
- Fuel (petrol, approx.)
- ₹1,800
- Fuel (diesel, approx.)
- ₹1,350
- Toll (2 plazas, car)
- ₹185
- Petrol + toll
- ₹1,985
Plus 300 km of driving, plaza queues and parking — all yours.
Triveni cab, chauffeur-driven
- Sedan fare (₹11/km)
- ₹3,300
- Toll — paid at actual
- ₹185
- Fuel, driver, AC
- Included
- Fare + toll
- ₹3,485
FASTag on this route
RecommendedNH-56 Lucknow-Varanasi route has two FASTag-enabled toll plazas. Road quality has improved significantly after 4-laning.
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Two tolls totaling ₹185 for car. Purvanchal Expressway is an alternative with different toll charges.
Start early from Lucknow. The Jaunpur stretch can have heavy truck traffic in the afternoon.
Varanasi's Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat starts at 6:45 PM — plan arrival accordingly.
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Lucknow to Varanasi toll questions
Plaza counts, FASTag rules, return-trip math and what a toll-inclusive cab actually costs.
Most asked
What is the total toll cost from Lucknow to Varanasi by car?
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.
What is the total toll cost from Lucknow to Varanasi by car?
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.
How many toll plazas are there on the Lucknow to Varanasi route?
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.
Does FASTag work on the Lucknow to Varanasi route?
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.
How much is the toll for a sedan from Lucknow to Varanasi?
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.
How much is the toll for an SUV from Lucknow to Varanasi?
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.
Are toll charges included in Triveni Cabs™ fare from Lucknow to Varanasi?
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.
How do I pay tolls on the Lucknow to Varanasi highway?
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.
What is the toll for a return trip from Lucknow to Varanasi?
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.
Is there a night-time discount on tolls between Lucknow and Varanasi?
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.
What is the total trip cost from Lucknow to Varanasi including toll?
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.
Is there a cheaper toll-free route from Lucknow to Varanasi?
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.
Can I avoid toll plazas on the Lucknow to Varanasi 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.
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