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Varanasi to Prayagraj by car

Car hire from Varanasi to Prayagraj for a holy dip at Triveni Sangam and a look at the old city, easy to do there and back in one day.

Boat Gulls Triveni Sangam Allahabad
Distance
About 120 km by road
Drive time
2.5–3 hours one way
Pickup
Varanasi
Destination
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Trip type
Same-day return possible
Vehicles
Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach

About the trip

Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, sits where the Ganga, the Yamuna and the unseen Saraswati meet at Triveni Sangam. Pilgrims come for a dip at the confluence, especially around the Magh Mela and Kumbh. The city also has colonial buildings and the family home of the Nehrus. The drive follows NH 19 west through Mirzapur district, a wide, well-kept highway.

What to see in Prayagraj

On the road

Follow NH 19 via Gopiganj and Handia; the highway is four-lane most of the way. Leave by 6 am to reach the Sangam in the calm morning hours.

A same-day plan

  1. 6:00 amPickup in Varanasi and drive west on NH 19
  2. 9:00 amBoat ride to Triveni Sangam for a holy dip
  3. 10:30 amDarshan at the Bade Hanuman Temple
  4. 12:00 pmVisit Anand Bhavan
  5. 1:30 pmLunch in Civil Lines
  6. 3:00 pmStart back to Varanasi
  7. 6:00 pmDrop in Varanasi

Timings are a guide — tell us when you want to leave and what you want to see, and the driver will work around it.

Choose your vehicle

SedanEtios, Dzire or similarUp to 4 guests

Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.

SUVInnova Crysta6–7 guests

The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.

PremiumInnova Hycross, Fortuner4–6 guests

Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.

Tempo Traveller12 to 18 seatsGroups

Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.

Mini coach & coach32 to 50 seatsLarge groups

Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.

Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.

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