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 a 25% advance online and the rest to the verified driver at the end of the trip. 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 25% advance via Cashfree.
- Receive WhatsApp + email confirmation with the driver’s phone and vehicle plate.
- Pay the balance to the driver at the end; tolls and parking are paid 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.