There are 5 ways to get from Amritsar to Varanasi City by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane ATQ - VNS
6h 11m₹7,500–11,600Train
cheapest- Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Kashitrain 13006
23h 21m₹500–4,100Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Amritsar to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Varanasibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
23h 5mDrive 1,184.8 km
- Drive from Amritsar to Varanasi Citycar 1,184.8 km
14h₹11,469–16,566Bus
- Take the bus from Amritsar to Ludhianabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
- Take the bus from Ludhiana to Varanasibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
27h 2m
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amritsar to Varanasi City is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 23h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Amritsar to Varanasi City is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Amritsar to Varanasi City. However, there are services departing from Amritsar and arriving at Chawkaghat via Lucknow, Lehartara and Varanasi Cantt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amritsar Jn and arriving at Kashi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 47m.
The distance between Amritsar and Varanasi City is 1085 km. The road distance is 1184.8 km.
The best way to get from Amritsar to Varanasi City without a car is to bus via Lucknow which takes 23h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Amritsar to Varanasi City, including transfers.
Amritsar to Varanasi City bus services, operated by Gk Travels, depart from Amritsar station.
Amritsar to Varanasi City train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Amritsar Jn station.
The best way to get from Amritsar to Varanasi City is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lucknow, which costs and takes 23h 5m, you could also train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 23h 21m.
What companies run services between Amritsar, India and Varanasi City, India?
Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amritsar to Varanasi City via Lucknow, Varanasi, Lehartara, Varanasi Cantt, and Chawkaghat in around 23h 5m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–10,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Amritsar Jn to Kashi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
- Phone
- +91 9680227000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Amritsar to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- GK Travels
- Phone
- 7230947777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Mahalaxmi Travels
- Website
- Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd.
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Khajuraho Travels Pvt Ltd.
- Phone
- +91 91299 29994
- [email protected]
- Website
- PTC Skybus
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- PTC Skybus
- Phone
- +91 7020566333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cherry Collars
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Phone
- +91 9928371859
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
- Website
- Shagun Holidays
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shagun Holidays
- Website
- CKDT Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- CKDT Travels
- Website
- Shubham Tours and Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shubham Tours and Travels
- Website
- Arora Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Arora Travels
- Phone
- +91 9316 993169
- [email protected]
- Website
- Indo Canadian Express
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Indo Canadian Express
Bus from Ludhiana to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Indo Canadian Express
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 99883 52713
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fateh Tour And Travels
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Fateh Tour And Travels
- Website
- Golden Temple Express Volvo
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Golden Temple Express Volvo
- Website
- Rathore Sonal Travels
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Rathore Sonal Travels
- Phone
- +91 72199 79797
- Website
- Kissan Travels Pilani
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kissan Travels Pilani
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Golden Temple Volvo Bus Service
- Website
- Prince Travels
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Prince Travels
- Website
- Gr Travels
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Gr Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–850
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Tegra Express
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tegra Express
- Phone
- +91 79731 12882
- [email protected]
- Website
- BS Travels
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- BS Travels
- Phone
- +91 99456 00000
- Website
- New Pal Travels
Bus from Amritsar to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- New Pal Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Amritsar to Varanasi City bus services, operated by Gk Travels, arrive at Lucknow station.
Amritsar to Varanasi City train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kashi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amritsar to Varanasi City is 1185 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Amritsar to Varanasi City.
There are 1554+ hotels available in Varanasi City.




















