Private transfer Agra to Varanasi: 8-hour car journey

Eight hours in a car beats waiting for a train that may not come.

A private transfer covers the 240-kilometer route from Agra to Varanasi by highway in an air-conditioned car with a professional driver, hotel pickup and drop-off included. You travel without the uncertainty of train ticket availability or the hassle of arranging your own transport between these two major Uttar Pradesh destinations. The journey takes roughly eight hours, with WiFi and bottled water provided throughout.

The experience

Train tickets between Agra and Varanasi often sit on waiting lists, which is why many travelers choose to drive instead. This transfer picks you up from your Agra hotel and takes you directly to your Varanasi location by highway in a private, air-conditioned car. The route is straightforward and the driver handles all navigation, so you can rest, work or watch the landscape change as you move from the Taj Mahal city toward the Ganges.

The car is equipped with WiFi and bottled water, and all fees and taxes are built into the price. Children from age three are welcome, and infants can sit on an adult's lap. The driver is professional and the vehicle is maintained for comfort over the eight-hour span, which means you arrive in Varanasi without the fatigue of driving yourself or the unpredictability of public transit schedules.

What’s included

• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• professional driver with private car.
• all fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle.

Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day, 35 start times, from US$ 160.54 per person, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day35 departure times: 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30, 22:00, 22:30 and 23:00

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trek India Tours

Is this one for you?The eight-hour drive is a single stretch, so you'll want to be comfortable sitting for that length. If you prefer to break the journey into stages or stop frequently, a train or flight might suit you better, though train tickets often come with waiting lists.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

How long does the drive from Agra to Varanasi take?

The journey takes approximately eight hours by car on the highway, with pickup from your Agra hotel and drop-off at your Varanasi location included.

What's included in the transfer price?

The transfer includes the professional driver, air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, bottled water, and all fees and taxes. Gratuities are separate.

Will the driver pick me up from my hotel?

Yes, pickup from your Agra hotel is included. The driver will take you directly to your Varanasi location.