Varanasi to Lucknow Toll Cost 2026
Every rupee at every plaza, settled before you leave Varanasi — 2 toll plazas across 300 km of highway.
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Total toll · one-way
₹185
Car / Sedan · SUV pays ₹295
Plazas
2
Distance
300 km
Short answer
How much is the toll from Varanasi to Lucknow?
Varanasi to Lucknow crosses 2 toll plazas over 300 km, and the toll works out to approximately ₹185 for a car as a planning estimate and ₹295 for an SUV, one way. The largest single charge is ₹110 at Sultanpur Toll Plaza, 160 km in. All of them take FASTag. Check the current plaza schedule and the vehicle's notified toll class before travel.
- Car toll (estimate, one way)
- ₹185
- SUV toll (estimate, one way)
- ₹295
- Toll plazas
- 2
- Road distance
- 300 km
- Largest plaza
- Sultanpur Toll Plaza — ₹110
- Cab fare from
- ₹3,300
These are planning estimates built from the listed plazas, not a confirmed tariff. Toll is paid at actuals during the journey; the driver handles payment at every plaza.
Every plaza between Varanasi and Lucknow
Plaza-by-plaza rates for 2026 — car and SUV, with the km mark where each barrier stands. Rates are approximate; FASTag users may get 2–5% cashback at some plazas.
01Jaunpur Toll Plaza
- Km mark
- 70 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹75
- SUV / MUV
- ₹120
- Payment
- FASTag
02Sultanpur Toll Plaza
- Km mark
- 160 km
- Car / Sedan
- ₹110
- SUV / MUV
- ₹175
- 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 | Jaunpur Toll Plaza | 70 km | ₹75 | ₹120 | FASTag |
| 02 | Sultanpur Toll Plaza | 160 km | ₹110 | ₹175 | 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.
All-inclusive · 2 plazas
₹185
Car / Sedan, one-way ex-Varanasi
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 Varanasi to Lucknow?
The total toll from Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi–Lucknow 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.
Faster lanes
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Cashback
2–5% at some plazas
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These plaza figures are the published schedule for the Lucknow–Varanasi corridor read in the Varanasi direction. Confirm the current tariff and the vehicle's notified toll class before travel.
Carry FASTag: the dedicated lanes are considerably quicker than the cash lanes at every plaza on this route.
The driver pays each plaza on the road and the toll is billed at actual, with receipts available.
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Varanasi to Lucknow toll questions
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Most asked
What is the total toll cost from Varanasi to Lucknow by car?
The listed plazas total approximately ₹185 in the car planning estimate for Varanasi to Lucknow. This is not a live tariff: check the actual road, current plaza rates and the vehicle's notified toll class before travel.
What is the total toll cost from Varanasi to Lucknow by car?
The listed plazas total approximately ₹185 in the car planning estimate for Varanasi to Lucknow. This is not a live tariff: check the actual road, current plaza rates and the vehicle's notified toll class before travel.
How many toll plazas are there on the Varanasi to Lucknow route?
There are 2 toll plaza(s) on the Varanasi to Lucknow route covering 300 km. All toll plazas accept FASTag for contactless payment, reducing wait time significantly.
Does FASTag work on the Varanasi to Lucknow route?
Yes, all 2 toll plazas on the Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow?
The car/sedan planning estimate for the listed Varanasi to Lucknow route is approximately ₹185 one way. Verify the actual route and current plaza schedule. Return-journey conditions must be checked separately.
How much is the toll for an SUV from Varanasi to Lucknow?
Check the toll class in each plaza's official schedule for the actual vehicle. An SUV or MUV cab label does not automatically mean a higher toll class. The SUV column here is a planning estimate, not confirmation of a separate official SUV tariff.
Are toll charges included in Triveni Cabs™ fare from Varanasi to Lucknow?
Toll charges are extra and paid at actual during the journey. The cab fare from Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow?
Allowing twice the car planning estimate gives ₹370 for budgeting both directions, but this is not a confirmed return tariff. Check the actual route, the plaza's return-journey conditions and travel timing before relying on a concession.
Is there a night-time discount on tolls between Varanasi and Lucknow?
National highway toll rates are the same 24 hours a day — there is no separate night discount on the Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow including toll?
The total trip cost from Varanasi to Lucknow 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 Varanasi to Lucknow?
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 Varanasi to Lucknow 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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