Chandigarh to Varanasi by tempo traveller or bus

Varanasi (Kashi) is a pilgrimage destination in Uttar Pradesh, ≈ 1044 km from Chandigarh. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Chandigarh to Varanasi is ≈ 1044 km by road, 22–27 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 7-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹63,400–77,900, and ₹1,38,200–1,86,500 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 1044 km
estimated
Drive time
22–27 h
group vehicle
Plan for
a week or more
most groups
Round trip
~2297 km
crosses a state border
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Chandigarh to Varanasi fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 7 days, about 2297 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Chandigarh to Varanasi: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 7 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹44,200–58,600Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹53,800–68,300Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹63,400–77,900Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹73,100–92,400Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹82,700–1,06,900Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹1,02,000–1,38,200Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹1,38,200–1,86,500Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹1,62,300–2,10,600Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

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On the way

Places close to the route, good for a break or a darshan stop.

  • Lucknow

Add to the trip: around Varanasi

Distances are estimated from the map.

  • Sarnath · ≈ 10 km from Varanasi
  • Mirzapur · ≈ 55 km from Varanasi
  • Azamgarh · ≈ 106 km from Varanasi

Good to know

  • Temple towns get crowded on festivals and weekends. Start early, and ask the operator about parking close to the temple for elderly travellers.
  • Crossing a state border adds a permit or entry tax for commercial vehicles. Operators with an all-India permit include it; ask for it on the quote.
  • On long days, drivers need rest. Operators usually plan one driver per 300–350 km a day; ask for two drivers for longer stretches.
  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.

Questions groups ask

How far is Varanasi from Chandigarh by road?

≈ 1044 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 2297 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 22–27 hours with tea and meal stops.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Chandigarh to Varanasi?

For a 7-day round trip with driver: ₹53,800–68,300 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹63,400–77,900 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹73,100–92,400 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra. State entry tax for Uttar Pradesh is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

How much does a bus from Chandigarh to Varanasi cost?

For a 7-day round trip with driver: ₹1,02,000–1,38,200 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹1,38,200–1,86,500 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹1,62,300–2,10,600 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra. State entry tax for Uttar Pradesh is not in these figures; operators add it on the quote.

How many days should a group plan for Varanasi?

Most groups make it a week or more. With an extra day you can add Sarnath and Mirzapur.

Which vehicle suits my group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

How do I get exact prices?

Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Chandigarh are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly.