There are 6 ways to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DEL - VNS
1h 45m₹5,665–7,080Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from IGI Airport Terminal 2 to Anand Vihar ISBT Main Roadbus 534Adown
- Take the train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Sarnathtrain 14006
16h 18m₹396–3,194Train
- Take the train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jntrain 12562 / ...
13h 35m₹526–3,897Bus via Peera Garhi station
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
16h 26mDrive 811.3 km
- Drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnathcar 811.3 km
8h 36m₹9,159–13,229Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillarbus FlixBus IN0426
20h 2m₹1,230–4,967
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath is to bus and train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 16h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Peera Garhi station and Delhi, Delhi State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport and arriving at Sarnath via New Delhi and Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Sarnath is 692 km. The road distance is 811.3 km.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath without a car is to train which takes 13h 35m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath, including transfers.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹7,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 13h 35m, you could also bus via Peera Garhi station, which costs and takes 16h 26m.
What companies run services between Delhi Airport (DEL), India and Sarnath, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
- 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 New Delhi to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Sarnath
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Website
- Revanta Roadlines
Bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Revanta Roadlines
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from IGI Airport Terminal 2 to Anand Vihar ISBT Main Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹16–200
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹16–23
- AC Buses
- ₹27–40
- Airport Express Services
- ₹140–200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath is 811 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Sarnath.
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