There are 7 ways to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Varanasi Airport
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DEL - VNS
3h 37m₹5,173–6,465Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jntrain 12562 / ...
12h 13m₹416–3,047Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
16h 16mDrive 806.3 km
- Drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasicar 806.3 km
8h 31m₹9,081–13,117Fly to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport, train
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ)plane DEL - AYJ
- Take the train from Ayodhya to Varanasi Jntrain
6h 34m₹4,011–24,699Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane DEL - PAT
- Take the train from Danapur to Varanasi Jntrain
6h 35m₹7,004–13,324Bus via Noida Sec 82 More
- Take the bus from Noida, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Noida, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
16h 38m₹874–1,889
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi. 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 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport and arriving at Varanasi Jn via New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
The distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Varanasi is 692 km. The road distance is 806.3 km.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi, including transfers.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 13m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 16h 16m.
What companies run services between Delhi Airport (DEL), India and Varanasi, 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
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–17,000
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
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹22,880
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–21,000
- 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–23,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–17,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹22,880
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–21,000
- 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
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–9,000
- 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 Ayodhya to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Danapur to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Noida, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹850–1,700
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi is 806 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Varanasi.
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