Varanasi to Ayodhya: 200 km, 4-5 Hours — Route, Cab Fares & Timing (2026)

Varanasi to Ayodhya is 200 km by road via NH-56, a 4-5 hour drive on a mostly 4-lane highway. Round trip runs about 400 km, which crosses our 250 km/day minimum into a two-day booking for most groups. Fares start at ₹11/km for a sedan, with Ertiga, Innova, a tempo traveller on rent in Varanasi and Urbania vans available for larger groups.

Distance & Route Options

Route	Distance	Drive Time	Road Condition
Via NH-56, through Jaunpur (recommended)	~200 km	4–5 hours	4-lane for most of the route; stop at Jaunpur
Via Sultanpur	~220 km	5–6 hours	Mixed; some stretches under construction

We route via NH-56 through Jaunpur. It is the shorter option, the road is in better condition, and Jaunpur is a break point roughly halfway with food options.

Cab Fares by Vehicle

Vehicle	Capacity	Rate
Swift Dzire	4 pax	from ₹11/km
Maruti Ertiga	6 pax	from ₹16/km
Innova Crysta	6 pax	from ₹16/km
12 Seater Tempo Traveller	12 pax	from ₹24/km
17 Seater Tempo Traveller	17 pax	from ₹23/km
26 Seater Tempo Traveller	26 pax	from ₹30/km
Force Urbania	17 pax	from ₹30/km
Maharaja Urbania	9 pax	from ₹37/km

250 km/day minimum applies. Even on a 200 km one-way run, the fare is worked out on whichever is higher: actual distance or 250 km per day booked. Rates effective September 2026.

What the Fare Excludes

• Driver allowance
• Toll charges on NH-56
• Parking at Ayodhya
• 5% GST

We state this upfront so the per-km rate above is not a surprise once tolls and allowance are added at billing.

Book on WhatsApp: Message us the route and we reply with vehicle availability and the exact per-km rate for your group size. Or call 9250331290.

Ram Mandir Visit Tips

• Darshan timings: 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Arrive early (before 7 AM) to avoid long queues
• Mobile phones, cameras, and bags are NOT allowed inside; use lockers facility
• Dress modestly — traditional Indian attire is preferred
• Free entry, no ticket required

Combined Ayodhya + Prayagraj Itinerary

Many travelers combine Ayodhya with Prayagraj (Allahabad) for a comprehensive pilgrimage:

• Day 1: Varanasi → Ayodhya (200 km, 4 hrs). Visit Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan. Stay overnight.
• Day 2: Ayodhya → Prayagraj (170 km, 3.5 hrs). Visit Triveni Sangam, Anand Bhawan, Allahabad Fort. Return to Varanasi (130 km, 2.5 hrs).

Total distance: ~500 km across both days, same vehicle throughout — see the fare table above for the per-km rate.

Book your Varanasi–Ayodhya trip with Varanasi On Wheels. Professional drivers, clean vehicles, transparent pricing. Call 9250331290.