Varanasi to Sarnath
12 km by road · 35 minutes · billed as 80 km over 1 day
Dhamek Stupa and the museum. A local package covers this, not an outstation rate.
What each vehicle costs on this route
Round trip with driver allowance. GST, toll, parking and state permit extra.
| Vehicle | Rate | Estimate | Per seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire4 seats | ₹11/km | ₹1,130 | ₹283 |
| Maruti Ertiga6 seats | ₹16/km | ₹1,530 | ₹255 |
| Innova Crysta6 seats | ₹16/km | ₹1,580 | ₹263 |
| Tempo Traveller (17 Seater)17 seats | ₹23/km | ₹2,190 | ₹129 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 Seater)12 seats | ₹24/km | ₹2,270 | ₹189 |
| Tempo Traveller (20 Seater)20 seats | ₹24/km | ₹2,320 | ₹116 |
| Tempo Traveller (26 Seater)26 seats | ₹30/km | ₹2,800 | ₹108 |
| Maharaja Tempo Traveller12 seats | ₹30/km | ₹2,900 | ₹242 |
| Force Urbania (17 Seater)17 seats | ₹30/km | ₹2,800 | ₹165 |
| Maharaja Urbania (9 Seater)9 seats | ₹37/km | ₹3,560 | ₹396 |
| Luxury Bus (40 Seater)40 seats | ₹47/km | ₹4,360 | ₹109 |
| Luxury Bus (45 Seater)45 seats | ₹51/km | ₹4,680 | ₹104 |
| Luxury Bus (49 Seater)49 seats | ₹57/km | ₹5,260 | ₹107 |
How per seat works
Per seat is the estimate divided by every seat filled. It is the figure that decides which vehicle is cheapest for your group.
Quick answers
How far is Sarnath from Varanasi?
12 km one way by road, about 35 minutes of driving.
Is Varanasi to Sarnath a same-day trip?
Yes — billed as one day (80 km); most groups are back the same evening.
Tempo traveller fare to Sarnath?
Tempo Traveller (17 Seater): about ₹2,190 round trip, driver allowance included.
Cheapest option for a small family?
Swift Dzire at ₹11/km — about ₹1,130 round trip for up to 4.
What is not included?
GST, tolls, parking and state permits, paid at actuals. Fuel and the driver are included.