Ranchi to Varanasi distance - 390 km, cab fare and drive time
Ranchi to Varanasi is 390 km and takes about 7 hours 30 minutes by cab via Aurangabad and Sasaram on the Grand Trunk Road; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹8,499.
Ranchi to Varanasi is a long but straightforward run - north to Aurangabad, then west along the Grand Trunk Road through Sasaram and Mohania into Uttar Pradesh. The 390 km take about 7 hours 30 minutes. We run it mostly for Kashi Vishwanath pilgrims and for travellers connecting to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS), which has far better flight connectivity than Ranchi for several destinations.
What you'll pass on the way
- Hazaribagh
- Chatra
- Aurangabad, Bihar - Deo Sun Temple is a 20 km detour
- Sasaram - Sher Shah Suri's tomb
- Mohania - the GT Road junction
Things to do there
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Vishwanath Corridor
- Dashashwamedh Ghat Ganga aarti
- Sarnath - where the Buddha gave his first sermon, 10 km
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganga
- Banaras Hindu University campus
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹8,499 | ₹15,499 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹9,999 | ₹17,999 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹11,499 | ₹19,999 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 pax) | ₹18,999 | ₹31,999 |
Every fare is all-inclusive - fuel, the 6 tolls on this route, parking, driver allowance, inter-state permits and 5% GST. A one-way booking carries no empty-return charge.
- Distance
- 390 km
- Drive time
- 7 hr 30 min
- Highways
- NH-22, NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road), NH-2
- Via
- Hazaribagh → Chatra → Aurangabad → Sasaram → Mohania
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 6
- Best time to visit
- October to March
- Best departure time
- 05:00 AM (reach Varanasi by 12:30)
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹8,499
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Ranchi to Varanasi cab take?
A Ranchi to Varanasi cab takes about 7 hours 30 minutes for the 390 km drive via Aurangabad and Sasaram on the Grand Trunk Road.
Should I break the Ranchi to Varanasi journey?
For most travellers a single-day run works, provided you leave Ranchi by 05:00. If you are travelling with children or elderly passengers, breaking at Sasaram - roughly two-thirds of the way - turns it into two comfortable half-days and lets you see Sher Shah Suri's tomb.
Can the cab also cover Sarnath?
Yes. Sarnath is 10 km from Varanasi city and adds about half a day. On a round-trip booking Raahi Saarthi includes it without an extra per-km charge.
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