Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)

Taxi from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport to Varanasi, fare, estimate & time

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Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone. The estimated fare to Varanasi is ₹406-₹645. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is about 20 km northwest of Varanasi from Varanasi.

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How much is a taxi from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport to Varanasi?

Roughly ₹406-₹645 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport?

Book a 'prepaid taxi' from the police desk inside the terminal, or Uber/Ola (legal and cheap) from the designated pickup zone.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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