There are 9 ways to get from Agra to Varanasi City by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Agra Cantt to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DEL - VNS
5h 38m₹5,714–8,510Train
cheapest- Take the train from Agra Fort to Varanasi Citytrain 14864 / ...
12h 40m₹330–2,600Train via Banaras
- Take the train from Agra Fort to Banarastrain 12945 / ...
11h 16m₹417–3,236Bus
- Take the bus from Agra to Varanasibus Agra - Varanasi
11h 31m₹597–1,373Drive 632.9 km
- Drive from Agra to Varanasi Citycar 632.9 km
6h 46m₹7,118–10,281Taxi
- Take the taxi from Agra to Varanasi Citytaxi 632.9 km
6h 46m₹8,000–10,000Train to Hindon, fly
- Take the train from Agra Cantt to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane HDO - VNS
6h 4m₹6,259–16,460Train to Khajuraho Civil Airport, fly
- Take the train from Agra Cantt to Khajurahotrain
- Fly from Khajuraho Civil Airport (HJR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane HJR - VNS
10h 42m₹11,131–26,025Bus via Lehartara
- Take the bus from Agra, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Agra, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
11h 38m
Agra to Varanasi City by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Agra to Varanasi City is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Agra to Varanasi City is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Agra to Varanasi City. However, there are services departing from Agra and arriving at Chawkaghat via Varanasi Cantt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Agra Fort and arriving at Varanasi City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Agra and Varanasi City is 905 km. The road distance is 632.9 km.
The best way to get from Agra to Varanasi City without a car is to train via Banaras which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Agra to Varanasi City, including transfers.
Agra to Varanasi City bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Agra station.
Agra to Varanasi City train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Agra Fort station.
The best way to get from Agra to Varanasi City is to train via Banaras which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 31m.
What companies run services between Agra, India and Varanasi City, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Agra Fort to Banaras twice a week. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Agra to Varanasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Flights from Hindon to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Khajuraho Civil Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–18,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Khajuraho Civil Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Flights from Khajuraho Civil Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Agra Cantt to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Agra Fort to Banaras
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Agra Cantt to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Agra Cantt to Khajuraho
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Agra Fort to Varanasi City
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Agra to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Agra Taxi
- Phone
- +91 983 744 4549
- Website
- agrataxi.co.in
Agra Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 992 720 0567
- Website
- agrataxi.net
One Way Cab
- Phone
- +91 888 123 8888
- Website
- onewaycab.co.in
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 935 881 1941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Agra to Varanasi City bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Varanasi station.
Agra to Varanasi City train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Banaras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Agra to Varanasi City is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Agra to Varanasi City.
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