Varanasi to Prayagraj by cab: fare, distance, time and route
A cab from Varanasi to Prayagraj (Allahabad) on GhatGo starts at ₹3,600 for a Swift Dzire, ₹5,600 for an Innova Crysta or Kia Carens, and goes up to ₹10,700 for an Urbania. The one-way drive is about 120 km on NH19 and takes ~3 hours. You pay the full fare online when you book. A combined Ayodhya + Prayagraj package is available from ₹8,000.
Varanasi to Prayagraj cab fare by vehicle
Live GhatGo fares for the Varanasi → Prayagraj route, plus the combined Ayodhya + Prayagraj package for pilgrims doing the loop in one trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Prayagraj only | Ayodhya + Prayagraj |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 | ₹3,600 | ₹8,000 |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹4,400 | ₹9,500 |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹5,600 | ₹12,000 |
| Kia Carens | 7 | ₹5,600 | ₹12,000 |
| AC Cruiser | 12 | ₹6,100 | ₹12,000 |
| City Line | 9 | ₹8,100 | ₹12,500 |
| Winger | 9 | ₹9,600 | ₹13,500 |
| Traveller | 17 | ₹8,200 | ₹16,000 |
| Urbania | 17 | ₹10,700 | ₹21,500 |
Sample fares assume a daytime boarding. ₹300 night surcharge applies for boarding between 7:30 PM and 4:50 AM. Tolls and parking are paid at actuals.
Distance, route and drive time
Prayagraj is about 120 km from Varanasi. The fastest route is NH19 (Varanasi → Allahabad), which is in good condition for the entire stretch. Typical drive time is 3 hours in a sedan or SUV, slightly more in a Traveller or Urbania, and a bit longer in monsoon if there is standing water along the highway. For a relaxed same-day trip, leave Varanasi by 6–7 AM.
Combined Ayodhya + Prayagraj trip
The combined Ayodhya + Prayagraj package is a popular choice for pilgrims. It starts at ₹8,000 in a Swift Dzire and ranges up to ₹21,500 in an Urbania. The standard itinerary is:
- Day 1: Varanasi → Ayodhya (220 km, ~5h). Darshan at Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan; overnight in Ayodhya.
- Day 2: Ayodhya → Prayagraj (~160 km, ~3h). Triveni Sangam, Anand Bhavan, Allahabad Fort; return to Varanasi by evening (~120 km, ~3h).
A more aggressive 1-long-day version is also possible if you start at 4 AM and treat Ayodhya and Prayagraj as quick darshans; the 2-day version is the more comfortable choice for families and older travellers.
What does the fare include?
- Vehicle, driver and fuel for the route shown.
- Standard taxes on the fare.
- Driver allowances for the same-day return (Prayagraj-only) or for the package days.
Paid to the driver at actuals:
- National and state highway tolls.
- State permits where applicable.
- Parking at temples, ghats and the Sangam.
Best vehicle to pick by group size
- 1–4 passengers: Swift Dzire (most economical).
- 5–6 passengers: Ertiga.
- 5–7 passengers, more luggage: Innova Crysta or Kia Carens.
- 8–12 passengers: AC Cruiser, City Line or Winger.
- 12–17 passengers: Traveller (standard) or Urbania (premium).
How to book online
- Open the cab booking page.
- Pick Prayagraj (or the combined Ayodhya + Prayagraj package) and your vehicle.
- Choose your boarding date and time.
- Pay the fare via Cashfree.
- Receive WhatsApp + email confirmation with the driver’s phone and vehicle plate.
- Pay tolls and parking to the driver at actuals.
What to plan for in Prayagraj
The unmissable stop is Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. A short boat ride at the Sangam is the standard experience there. Pair this with Anand Bhavan (the Nehru family residence and museum), Allahabad Fort (Mughal-era fort on the riverbank, partly accessible) and Khusro Bagh if you have time. For Maha Kumbh / Magh Mela visits, plan separately and book the cab a few weeks in advance.
See the full overview in our complete Varanasi cab guide, or read about the Ayodhya leg separately.