The Lucknow to Varanasi drive is about 312 km via Purvanchal Expressway and takes around 4.6 hours by car. In a petrol car doing 18 km/l, fuel for the one-way trip costs about Rs 1,766 at Lucknow pump prices (Rs 101.86/litre, August 2026). Add roughly Rs 505 in tolls one-way, taking the road-trip budget to about Rs 2,271 each way.
Lucknow to Varanasi fuel cost by vehicle
| Vehicle | One-way fuel | Round-trip fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol car (18 km/l) | Rs 1,766 | Rs 3,531 |
| Diesel car (22 km/l) | Rs 1,352 | Rs 2,705 |
| CNG car (28 km/kg) | Rs 1,109 | Rs 2,217 |
| Bike (45 km/l) | Rs 706 | Rs 1,412 |
Fuel prices used: Lucknow petrol Rs 101.86/l, diesel Rs 95.36/l, CNG Rs 99.50/kg (as of August 2026). One-way car toll: about Rs 505 (FASTag; NHAI revises rates every April).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does petrol cost from Lucknow to Varanasi?
About Rs 1,766 one-way in a petrol car doing 18 km/l over the 312 km route, at Lucknow prices of Rs 101.86 per litre.
What is the round-trip fuel cost for Lucknow to Varanasi?
Roughly Rs 3,531 in a petrol car, Rs 2,705 in a diesel car, or Rs 2,217 in a CNG car, plus about Rs 1,010 in tolls both ways.
How much is the toll from Lucknow to Varanasi?
About Rs 505 one-way for a car via Purvanchal Expressway (2025-26 FASTag rates; NHAI revises every April).
What is the cheapest way to drive from Lucknow to Varanasi?
Among cars, CNG works out cheapest at about Rs 1,109 one-way; a bike costs about Rs 706 in petrol.