Travel Agency in Varanasi — Sachin Travels

Taxi from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), Varanasi starts at ₹900 for a sedan (Swift Dezire, Etios), ₹1,350 for Innova, and ₹1,500 for Innova Crysta. The airport is 26 km from Godaulia and takes 40–55 minutes depending on traffic. Pre-booking via WhatsApp locks your fare with no surge pricing. For groups of 12+, see our
Varanasi Airport Taxi page.

Varanasi to Ayodhya is approximately 200–210 km by road and takes 4 to 5 hours. The one-way fare starts at ₹2,750 for a sedan and ₹4,250 for Innova Crysta. Minimum 250 km/day billing applies for outstation routes. Groups up to 12 can hire a Tempo Traveller at ₹6,250. Read our detailed guide:
Varanasi to Ayodhya Tour Guide.

Yes — significantly. A pre-booked sedan from VNS airport costs ₹900 fixed. The same trip from the airport counter costs ₹1,300–1,800. Ola/Uber surge pricing can be 1.5–3× during peak hours. Pre-booking also guarantees your vehicle type, confirms your driver 1 hour before pickup, and is the only way to book Innova, Tempo Traveller, or Urbania — which Ola/Uber don’t offer in Varanasi.
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WhatsApp or call with your travel date, pickup point, destination and passenger count. You receive a fixed fare quote in under 5 minutes. Confirm the booking and your driver’s name and number arrive at least 1 hour before pickup. You can also use the
booking form on our contact page
or
view all cab booking services here.

Yes. Sachin Travels operates 24/7 including early morning airport pickups at 3 AM or 4 AM and late night transfers from Varanasi Junction (Kashi Railway Station). A night surcharge of 10–15% applies for trips between 10 PM and 6 AM on outstation routes. City trips within Varanasi have no night surcharge. For 24/7 bookings, see our
taxi service page.

Force Urbania seats 12–17 passengers in individual push-back recliner seats with independent AC vents per row. It costs ₹35/km outstation and ₹3,500 for airport transfer. Tempo Traveller has bench-style seating in 9 to 20 seater variants at ₹25/km. Urbania is preferred for corporate groups and wedding transfers; Tempo Traveller suits budget pilgrimage groups. Read the full comparison:
Complete Guide to Force Urbania in Varanasi.

Varanasi to Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam) is 125 km and takes approximately 2.5 hours. With minimum 250 km outstation billing, the one-way fare starts at ₹2,750 for sedan and ₹4,250 for Innova Crysta. For a same-day round trip, total billing stays at 250 km.
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Yes. Varanasi to Bodhgaya (Mahabodhi Temple) is 250 km via NH-19 and takes approximately 5 hours. This is a key Buddhist pilgrimage route combining Sarnath’s Dhamek Stupa in Varanasi with the Mahabodhi Temple. Fare starts at ₹2,750 for sedan and ₹4,250 for Innova Crysta. Multi-day Buddhist Circuit packages covering Sarnath, Kushinagar, and Bodhgaya are also available from
our tour packages page.

No. The fare confirmed before your trip is the fare you pay. Driver charges and fuel are included in the quoted figure. Toll charges on outstation routes are communicated upfront before departure. Parking fees at tourist sites are extra. There is no meter, no surge pricing, and no fare change at destination. A night surcharge of 10–15% applies for outstation trips between 10 PM and 6 AM.
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For a family of 5, the Innova or Innova Crysta is the right choice. It seats 6–7 passengers with sufficient boot space for bags, temple offerings, and children’s items. The 8-hour Kashi Darshan package in Innova starts at ₹2,200. For 4 or fewer passengers, Swift Dezire at ₹1,800 for 8 hours covers all the major ghats and temples.

Best Vehicle for a Family Trip.

For a detailed Innova hire guide:
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For groups up to 17, the
Force Urbania
is our largest standard vehicle. For up to 20, the 17–20 seater
Tempo Traveller
covers larger groups.
Contact us
for a custom quote on larger group requirements.

For bookings cancelled 24+ hours before trip time: full refund or free rescheduling. Cancellations within 6–24 hours: rescheduling offered free of charge; refunds at our discretion. No-show or same-day cancellation: trip charge may apply. For multi-day pilgrim packages: 48-hour cancellation window. All cancellations must be confirmed via WhatsApp.
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