North India Statesman
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Ganga Expressway toll rate: Ganga Expressway, which will give new impetus to the development of Uttar Pradesh, is now going to become a reality. This 594 km long expressway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj will be opened to the general public from February 2026, which will reduce the long and tiring journey of 12 hours to just 6 to 7 hours. Along with the happiness of the journey being shorter, the biggest question in people’s minds is about toll tax. The government has now finalized the toll rates on this expressway. So let us know how much you will have to shell out for this superfast journey.
How much toll for which vehicle? See full rate list
Toll on Ganga Expressway will be calculated on per kilometer basis and payment will be through Fastag. Rates have been set differently for different vehicles, which are as follows:
- Car, Jeep, or Van: ₹2.55 per kilometer
- Light Commercial Vehicles: ₹4.25 per kilometer
- Bus and Truck: ₹8.15 per kilometer
- Heavy Construction Machines and Oversize Vehicles: ₹16.05 per kilometer
These rates show that this journey can prove to be quite economical for private and small vehicle owners, while heavy and commercial vehicles will have to pay higher tolls.
Complete account from Meerut to Prayagraj
If you travel the entire 594 km journey from Meerut to Prayagraj on this expressway, the estimated one-way toll cost depending on your vehicle will be as follows:
- Car/Jeep/Van: About ₹1,515
- Light Commercial Vehicles: About ₹2,525
- Bus/Truck: About ₹4,841
- Oversize Truck: About ₹9,534
This expense is for one side only. For those who travel on this route daily, the facility of monthly pass will also be provided, which will provide a lot of relief to them.
How cheap or expensive compared to the old routes?
At first glance, the toll of ₹1500 for a car may seem high, but when compared with the old routes, the picture changes. This journey through the old National Highway takes more than 12 hours, which involves dozens of traffic jams and many different toll plazas. This wastes both time and fuel. At the same time, car toll on Yamuna Expressway is around Rs 2.95 per km, which is costlier than Ganga Expressway. The fuel saved by traveling non-stop at a speed of 120 km/hr on the Ganga Expressway will offset the toll cost to a great extent. This expressway is no less than a boon for traders, because their goods will now reach from one city to another in half the time.
Not only toll, you will also get these wonderful facilities
This expressway promises not only high speed but also safe travel. This route passing through 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh will open new doors for trade and tourism. The entire expressway will have high-tech cameras, bright lighting for night travel and emergency assistance every few kilometres. The biggest relief is that there will be no hassle of stopping at toll booths again and again, which will make the journey comfortable. However, make sure that your vehicle has Fastag and has sufficient balance as traveling without Fastag will be difficult.
Overall, Ganga Expressway is not only a time saver but is also going to truly prove to be an economical and convenient option for the people of Uttar Pradesh.
