The Katra–Varanasi trip is about 1442.6 km of road, give or take, and most travellers budget around 26 hours 14 minutes for the drive. You'll be on NH44 (the Jammu-Srinagar highway) for most of it. Sedan fares begin at ₹17,311; step up to an SUV or Tempo Traveller if you've got more people or luggage.
The Katra to Varanasi cab ride covers approximately 1443 km and usually takes about 26 hours via NH44 (the Jammu-Srinagar highway). For this long-haul route, the fare includes driver meals and overnight allowance, no hidden costs at drop. Your advance is escrow-protected, the driver is KYC-verified with GPS, and our team monitors the trip end-to-end in english, hindi, and punjabi.
Road conditions and what you'll pay at toll plazas
an estimated 11 toll plazas (roughly Rs. 1230 total, figure is an estimate and confirmed at booking). All tolls and state taxes are included in your Sairgah upfront fare, so you pay nothing extra to the driver.
Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller?
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹17,311. Step up to an SUV like an Innova or Ertiga if you've got six people or a lot of bags, or a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) for bigger groups and wedding or corporate travel. Every vehicle is AC, cleaned before the trip, and driven by a verified, GPS-tracked driver. Pickup is available from surrounding areas too — Udhampur, Akhnur, Bhulwal and the like.
Should you book one-way or round?
Two ways to book: a one-way drop, where you're not charged for the driver's return if they can pick up another fare back; or a round trip, where the driver waits and brings you home. One-way usually costs less if you're flying or training back. Round trip makes sense if you want the car with you at Varanasi for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
How the fare is built
The number you see when you book is the number you pay at the end. That covers fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, the driver's meals, GST and parking — built up from the 1442.6 km distance at the vehicle's per-km rate plus the driver's daily allowance. There's no "toll extra, sir" at the end of the trip. Short routes may carry a minimum-km floor.
What you get: drivers who've actually done this route before, live GPS tracking, free cancellation up to four hours out, and a fare that doesn't change between booking and drop. Book here or ping us on WhatsApp.
