Ranchi to Varanasi — 490 km Road Trip

10h 0m drive via Ranchi → Hazaribagh → Aurangabad → Varanasi (NH33 + NH19) · Kashi Vishwanath, Dashashwamedh Ghat and Ganga aarti.

Distance
490 km
Drive time
10h 0m
Toll (one-way)
₹480
Fuel (round-trip)
₹6125

Road condition

highway★★★★☆

4-lane throughout. Refuel before Aurangabad. Approach to Varanasi gets dense in the evening.

Recommended car: Hyundai Creta

Long-distance comfort with the best fuel economy among Drigo SUVs.

From ₹1799/day · approx. 16 km/L

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Estimated cost (1-day round trip)

Self-drive rental (1 day)₹1799
Fuel (980 km @ 16 km/L)₹6125
Tolls (round-trip)₹960
Total estimate₹8884

Excludes parking, food and any additional days. Petrol assumed at ₹100/L.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the distance from Ranchi to Varanasi by road?

The road distance from Ranchi to Varanasi is approximately 490 km via Ranchi → Hazaribagh → Aurangabad → Varanasi (NH33 + NH19). The drive takes about 10h 0m in normal traffic.

How long does the Ranchi to Varanasi drive take?

Driving from Ranchi to Varanasi takes approximately 10h 0m via Ranchi → Hazaribagh → Aurangabad → Varanasi (NH33 + NH19). Add 30–60 minutes during weekend mornings or peak traffic. Road condition: 4-lane throughout. Refuel before Aurangabad. Approach to Varanasi gets dense in the evening.

What is the toll cost from Ranchi to Varanasi?

Toll from Ranchi to Varanasi is approximately ₹480 one-way and ₹960 for a round trip. Toll rates may change — keep FASTag balance topped up.

What is the best self drive car for Ranchi to Varanasi?

Hyundai Creta is the recommended self drive car for Ranchi to Varanasi. Long-distance comfort with the best fuel economy among Drigo SUVs. Available on Drigo from ₹1799/day.

What is the total cost of a Ranchi to Varanasi road trip?

A 1-day round trip from Ranchi to Varanasi in a Hyundai Creta costs approximately ₹8884 — including ₹1799 self drive rental, ₹6125 fuel (980 km @ 16 km/L) and ₹960 tolls. Excludes parking and food.

Can I rent a self drive car in Ranchi for the trip to Varanasi?

Yes. Drigo offers self drive cars in Ranchi from verified local hosts — book online, complete digital KYC and pick up the car for your Varanasi trip. No driver, no waiting allowance.

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