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How to get fromAgra to Varanasi Cityby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Agra to Varanasi City by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Banaras

    best
    1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to Banarastrain train 20176 / ...
    8h 26m
    ₹419–3,255

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Agra Fort to Varanasi Citytrain train 14864 / ...
    12h 40m
    ₹330–2,600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Agra to Varanasibus bus Agra - Varanasi
    11h 31m
    ₹597–1,373

  4. Drive  632.9 km

    1. Drive from Agra to Varanasi Citycar car 632.9 km
    6h 46m
    ₹7,070–10,211

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Agra to Varanasi Citytaxi taxi 632.9 km
    6h 46m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DEL - VNS
    5h 43m
    ₹5,514–9,010

  7. Bus via Cantt station

    1. Take the bus from Agra to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    11h 55m
    ₹640–4,401

  8. Train to Hindon, fly

    1. Take the train from Raja Ki Mandi to Sahibabadtrain train
    2. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane HDO - VNS
    6h 45m
    ₹6,050–22,573

Agra to Varanasi City by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₹419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Agra, India and Varanasi City, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Agra Cantt to Banaras once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Agra to Varanasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,855 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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