Varanasi to Ayodhya · About 200 km · 4 to 5 hours
Varanasi to Ayodhya Cab Taxi to the Ram Mandir, With Fares for Every Vehicle
Book a taxi from Varanasi to Ayodhya for the Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi and the Saryu. Choose a sedan, an Innova, an Ertiga or a Tempo Traveller, see the fare, and confirm on WhatsApp.
- About 200 km, 4 to 5 hours
- Early start for the darshan
- Sedan to Tempo Traveller
The essentials
Varanasi to Ayodhya by Taxi
Ayodhya is about 200 km from Varanasi, a drive of roughly 4 to 5 hours each way, so the trip is a long day or an overnight stay. The Ram Mandir, consecrated in January 2024, is the reason most people go, and the queue and the rules there decide how the day is planned.
A taxi gives you the whole day on your terms: an early start from your hotel, no waiting for a bus or a train, and a driver who waits while you are in the temple. The fares below cover the time shown for each vehicle, with toll tax and parking included.
Most visitors do this as a day trip, leaving before dawn and returning at night. If you would rather not rush, stay a night in Ayodhya, or take our Varanasi and Ayodhya package, which plans the hotel, the cab and the darshan together. Coming back the other way? See Ayodhya to Varanasi by cab.
| Route | Varanasi to Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 200 km each way |
| Driving time | Roughly 4 to 5 hours each way |
| Best for | The Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan and the Saryu ghats |
| Vehicles | Swift Dzire, Innova Crysta, Ertiga, Force Cruiser, Tempo Traveller |
| Booking | On WhatsApp or by phone |
Leave early
A start around 5 AM puts you at the temples in the morning, before the queues and the heat build up. Trip charges apply before 6 AM (see below).
Ram Mandir rules
Mobile phones, bags and similar items are generally not allowed inside, so travel light. Darshan slots and passes are set by the temple trust and change, so check the current rules for your date.
Hanuman Garhi first
By tradition Hanuman Garhi is visited before the Ram Mandir. It is a hilltop temple reached by a flight of steps, so wear comfortable footwear.
A driver who waits
Your driver waits while you are in the temples and takes you between the stops, so the day is not spent looking for a vehicle.
Day trip or overnight
The sedan and Innova fares cover 12 hours, enough for a full day trip. To stay a night, tell us and we will confirm the fare.
The way back
End the day at the Saryu for the evening aarti at Ram ki Paidi, then start the drive home, or stay the night.
Fares
Varanasi to Ayodhya Taxi Fares
Fares are per vehicle, not per person, and cover the time shown. We confirm the final fare on WhatsApp or by phone before you book.
| Vehicle | Seats | Time included | Fare | What it covers | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire (sedan) | Up to 4 | 12 hr | ₹6,500 | Toll tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. | Book |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | Up to 6 | 12 hr | ₹9,500 | Toll tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. Driver’s food included. | Book |
| Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | Up to 7 | 10 hr | ₹7,500 | Toll tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. Driver’s food included. | Book |
| Tempo Traveller | Up to 17 | 10 hr | ₹13,500 | Toll tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. Driver’s food included. | Book |
| Force Cruiser | Up to 10 | As planned | ₹7,000 | Toll tax, parking and airport entry charges. Up to 25 km pickup and drop. | Book |
Good to Know About the Fare
- An early-start charge of ₹300 applies before 6 AM, and a late-night charge of ₹300 after 8:30 PM.
- Toll tax and parking are covered. On the Innova, Ertiga and Tempo Traveller fares, the driver’s food is included too.
- Need a one-way drop at Ayodhya, or a stay of more than a day? Message us and we will confirm the fare.
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Choose a Vehicle for Ayodhya
The fare on each card is for the Varanasi to Ayodhya trip.
Swift Dzire (sedan)
Up to 4 seats. Couples, solo travellers and small families.
₹6,500 for 12 hr
Book the Swift Dzire
Toyota Innova Crysta
Up to 6 seats. Families with luggage and long drives.
₹9,500 for 12 hr
Book the Innova Crysta
A sample day
A Day in Ayodhya From Varanasi
One way to spend the day. We plan it around the temple timings and the queues on your date.
Before dawn: the drive
Leave Varanasi around 5 AM for the 4 to 5 hour drive. Stop for tea or breakfast on the way, and reach Ayodhya by late morning.
Hanuman Garhi
The hilltop temple, visited first by tradition. Tuesdays and Saturdays, Hanuman’s days, are busier.
The Ram Mandir
The birthplace of Lord Rama and the centre of the visit. Expect queues, security checks and a fair amount of walking.
Kanak Bhawan
Believed to have been gifted to Sita, and known for its richly adorned Ram and Sita idols. Dasharath Mahal is an optional stop if time allows.
The Saryu and Ram ki Paidi
A series of bathing ghats on the Saryu, popular for the evening aarti. Guptar Ghat is quieter, if you have time.
The drive back
Start back in the evening. It is another 4 to 5 hours, so you reach Varanasi late. To avoid that, stay the night.
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