Varanasi & the east · Holy city on the Ganga
Varanasi (Kashi) group trip guide
Varanasi (Kashi): Holy city on the Ganga in Varanasi & the east, Uttar Pradesh. From Prayagraj it is 123 km by road, 2.5–3.5 hours with stops. Groups give it 2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Prayagraj costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Prayagraj
- 123 km by road
- Time to give it
- 2 days
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Prayagraj
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Varanasi (VNS)
Varanasi, also called Kashi and Banaras, is one of the oldest living cities in the world, its long crescent of stone ghats stepping down to the Ganga.
The Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva; the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor now links it to the river.
Every evening the Ganga aarti is performed at Dashashwamedh Ghat, best seen from a boat on the river.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Varanasi (Kashi) from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Lucknow → Varanasi (Kashi)
₹17,500–21,600
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 292 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The start of most eastern UP yatras: Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath, Prayagraj and Ayodhya are all within reach with one vehicle.
Temples & pilgrimageMughal & Nawabi heritageRivers, forests & wildlife
How far is Varanasi (Kashi)
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | 292 km | 6–7 h | Route: Lucknow to Varanasi (Kashi) |
| Agra | 593 km | 12–13 h | – |
| Ghaziabad | 755 km | 15–17 h | – |
| Prayagraj | 123 km | 2.5–3.5 h | – |
Group fares from Prayagraj
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–12,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
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. Post your trip for exact itemised 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. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: 2 days.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families, Senior citizens, International visitors.
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Circuits that include Varanasi (Kashi)
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Varanasi (VNS).
- Nearest railway station: Varanasi Junction or Banaras.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Varanasi (Kashi)
Approved operators who take groups to Varanasi (Kashi). Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
VIJAY TRAVELS
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
2 vehicles · 7–16 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
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Questions groups ask
Prayagraj se Varanasi (Kashi) kitne km hai? (How far is Varanasi (Kashi) from Prayagraj?)
123 km by road: 2.5–3.5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Varanasi (Kashi) ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Prayagraj (123 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Varanasi (Kashi) cost?
Round trip from Prayagraj with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Varanasi (Kashi)?
2 days. With the drive from Prayagraj, plan 2 days in all. The start of most eastern UP yatras: Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath, Prayagraj and Ayodhya are all within reach with one vehicle.
When is the best time to visit Varanasi (Kashi)?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Varanasi (Kashi) from abroad?
Nearest airport: Varanasi (VNS). Nearest railway station: Varanasi Junction or Banaras. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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