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How to get fromDarjeeling to Varanasiby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Darjeeling to Varanasi by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Bagdogra Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXB - VNS
    7h 18m
    ₹10,893–19,444

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Varanasi Jntrain train 20503 / ...
    14h 30m
    ₹3,094–6,195

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Siliguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    17h 54m

  4. Drive  670.2 km

    1. Drive from Darjeeling to Varanasicar car 670.2 km
    10h 19m
    ₹7,513–10,851

  5. Drive to Biratnagar Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Darjeeling to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)car car
    2. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane BIR - VNS
    11h 1m
    ₹6,889–33,037

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,539Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Darjeeling, India and Varanasi, India?

There is no direct connection from Darjeeling to Varanasi. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS), walk to Varanasi Airport, then take the bus to Kachahari. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to New Jalpaiguri then take the train to Varanasi Jn.

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