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How to get fromAmbala City to Varanasiby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Ambala City to Varanasi by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXC - VNS
    6h 53m
    ₹7,251–22,542

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ambala City to Varanasi Jntrain train 13152 / ...
    21h 12m
    ₹450–3,500

  3. Train via Ambala Cant Jn

    1. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 12238 / ...
    16h 47m
    ₹539–4,142

  4. Bus via Rohini

    1. Take the bus from Ambala to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    17h 49m
    ₹1,576–4,738

  5. Drive  938.8 km

    1. Drive from Ambala City to Varanasicar car 938.8 km
    10h 30m
    ₹9,126–13,181

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambala City to Varanasitaxi taxi 938.8 km
    10h 30m
    ₹12,000–16,000

  7. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DEL - VNS
    6h 38m
    ₹5,724–11,942

  8. Train to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ambala City to Yog Nagari Rishikeshtrain train
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DED - VNS
    10h 28m
    ₹8,226–14,690

  9. Train to Hindon, fly

    1. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane HDO - VNS
    6h 42m
    ₹6,188–24,533

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ambala to Haridwarbus bus 139
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Leyland/Tata A/C Seater Pushback / ...
    19h 24m

Ambala City to Varanasi by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration16h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₹539Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 914.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Ambala Cant Jn to Varanasi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹430–3,300 and the journey takes 15h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ambala City to Varanasi via Ambala and Delhi in around 17h 49m.

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