Toll Breakdown
Lucknow
Varanasi
2 toll plazas across 300 km highway
Toll (Car)
185
Toll (SUV)
295
Plazas
2
Distance
300 km
Cumulative Toll Progress
Lucknow
Varanasi
Your Destination
Varanasi
Plaza by Plaza
Toll Breakdown
2 plazas on Lucknow-Varanasi highway
Sultanpur Toll Plaza
110Jaunpur Toll Plaza
75* Toll rates approximate (2026). FASTag users may get 2-5% cashback at some plazas.
Total Trip Cost
Cost Dashboard
Total Toll
185
Car/Sedan (one-way)
Fuel (Petrol)
1,800
Diesel: 1,350
Cab Fare (Sedan)
3,300
Toll extra, paid at actual
FASTag Information
RecommendedNH-56 Lucknow-Varanasi route has two FASTag-enabled toll plazas. Road quality has improved significantly after 4-laning.
Faster Lanes
Skip cash queues
Cashback
2-5% on toll
Digital Records
Auto-tracked expenses
Toll Route Tips
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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FAQ
Lucknow to Varanasi Toll FAQs
The total toll cost from Lucknow to Varanasi is approximately ₹185 for a car/sedan and ₹295 for an SUV. There are 2 toll plaza(s) on this 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.
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.
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.
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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