Lucknow to Ayodhya Cab Fare
Prices from 3 sites, the drive, and what to see in Ayodhya.
A one-way sedan from Lucknow to Ayodhya costs ₹1,910 to ₹2,627. The cab takes NH27 east through Barabanki and Rudauli, a four-lane road all the way, and drops you on Ram Path in about 3 hours. Many people go and come back in one long day; stay a night to see the Ram Mandir on a calm morning and the Saryu aarti in the evening.
Lucknow to Ayodhya cab fare
The price Savaari, EaseMyTrip and Bharat Taxi each showed us for the same trip. Lowest price in each row is highlighted.
One way
Drop at Ayodhya. You pay for one side only. Every price is for the 135 km drive.
| Car | Savaari | EaseMyTrip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹1,872 | ₹2,627 |
| Sedan | ₹1,910 | ₹2,627 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹2,458 | ₹3,464 |
| Innova | ₹5,188 | ₹7,532 |
- Savaari: includes toll and state tax, driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: expressway toll, extra stops, parking.
- EaseMyTrip: includes taxes and charges. Not stated: driver allowance.
Round trip, 1 day
The same car and driver stay with you and bring you back to Lucknow. Every price is for 270 km, the drive there and back.
| Car | Savaari | Bharat Taxi |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹2,920 | No price |
| Sedan | ₹2,980 | ₹4,188 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹4,249 | ₹5,340 |
| Innova | ₹5,480 | ₹5,655 |
| Tempo Traveller | No price | ₹8,060 |
- Driving around Ayodhya adds about 33 km (our 1 day plan), at each site's rate per extra km.
- Savaari: includes driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: toll and state tax.
- Bharat Taxi: includes GST, driver allowance. Not included: toll, parking, state tax.
We checked each site on 7 Nov 2026 for a pickup on 21 Nov 2026. Where a site's price covers fewer km than the trip, we added the extra km at its own rate, plus 5% GST if applicable. Prices change with the date, the season and demand, so check the site before you book. Cabsguru does not sell these trips.
- Distance 135 km
- Drive time ~3h
- Highway NH27
Road distance from Hazratganj in Lucknow to Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya. From Lucknow airport it is about 155 km. The slow parts are getting out of Lucknow at Chinhat and the last few km into Ayodhya, where police often close Ram Path to cars, so allow up to 3.5 hours.
What to see in Ayodhya
The big temples sit within a kilometre of each other in Ramkot, the Saryu ghats are 2 to 3 km north, and the Nawabi tombs of Faizabad are 6 km west. One long day covers it.
Ram Mandir
The new pink sandstone temple on the spot believed to be Ram's birthplace, opened in January 2024. Phones, bags and smart watches are not allowed, and from the cab drop it is about 800 m on foot.
Hanuman Garhi
A fort-like temple to Hanuman up 76 steps in the middle of town. Many pilgrims come here first, before the Ram Mandir. Tuesdays and Saturdays are the busiest days.
Kanak Bhawan and Dashrath Mahal
A palace-temple said to be Kaikeyi's gift to Sita, with Ram's father's palace down the same lane. Both close in the middle of the day, about 11:00 to 16:30, so come early or late.
Tulsi Smarak Bhawan
A memorial to Tulsidas, who wrote the Ramcharitmanas, with a small museum and a Ramleela on stage at about 18:00. Closed on Mondays.
Gulab Bari and Bahu Begum's tomb, Faizabad
Two Nawabi tombs from when Faizabad was the capital of Awadh, before the Nawabs moved to Lucknow. Bahu Begum's tomb closes at about 16:00.
Saryu aarti at Naya Ghat
Lamps offered to the Saryu every evening around sunset: about 18:00 from November to March and 19:00 in summer. Get there 20 to 30 minutes early for a place on the steps.
The drive: which way to go
There is one usual road, NH27. The only choice is whether to start from the city or straight from the airport.
NH27 via Barabanki and Rudauli
~135 km · about 3 h · via Barabanki & Rudauli
Out of Lucknow past Chinhat, then the four-lane NH27 east through Barabanki, Rudauli and Sohawal into Ayodhya. It has two tolls, at Ahmadpur and Ronahi, and dhabas along the way.
Straight from Lucknow airport
~155 km · about 3.5 h · via Shaheed Path
The cab goes round the city on Shaheed Path and joins NH27 east of Lucknow, so you skip the old city traffic. It is 20 km longer than starting from Hazratganj.
Cab from Lucknow to Ayodhya
Call or message a local Lucknow operator. Tell them your pickup point, dates and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip, and they send a price for the car and driver.
We are still listing Lucknow operators. Write to [email protected] and we will put you in touch.
Common questions
How much is a cab from Lucknow to Ayodhya?
A one-way sedan costs ₹1,910 to ₹2,627 on Savaari and EaseMyTrip, and a 1-day round trip in a sedan costs ₹2,980 to ₹4,188 for the drive there and back. Check the date you travel, as prices move with demand.
What does an SUV or Innova cost from Lucknow to Ayodhya?
An Ertiga-type SUV one way costs ₹2,458 to ₹3,464. An Innova one way costs ₹5,188 to ₹7,532. Both seat 6 to 7 people with luggage.
How long is the drive from Lucknow to Ayodhya?
About 3 hours for 135 km from central Lucknow on NH27. Getting out of Lucknow and into Ayodhya are the slow parts, so allow up to 3.5 hours, and more on festival days.
Can I do Lucknow to Ayodhya as a day trip?
Yes. Leave Lucknow by 06:00 to reach Hanuman Garhi and the Ram Mandir in the morning, see Kanak Bhawan after 16:30 and the Saryu aarti, and you are back in Lucknow by about 22:00. The Ram Mandir queue can take 1 to 3 hours on weekends, so a weekday is easier.
How much is the toll from Lucknow to Ayodhya?
A car pays at two NH27 toll plazas, Ahmadpur and Ronahi: about ₹230 one way, or about ₹345 for a return within 24 hours. Check whether your fare includes toll, as some sites add it on top.
Can the cab drive up to the Ram Mandir?
Not to the gate. Cabs drop on Ram Path near Birla Dharamshala or at a parking lot, and you walk about 800 m. Leave your phone and bag in the cab, as they are not allowed inside.
When is the best time to go?
October to March, when the days are cool. Avoid Deepotsav, the night before Diwali, and Ram Navami unless you want the festival: the town is packed and many roads close to cars.