There are 7 ways to get from Delhi to Varanasi City by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Hindon
best- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane HDO - VNS
1h 54m₹6,137–14,352Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jntrain 12562 / ...
11h 58m₹487–3,762Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi to Varanasibus Delhi - Varanasi
16h 16m₹650–1,373Drive 783.4 km
- Drive from Delhi to Varanasi Citycar 783.4 km
8h 14m₹8,808–12,722Taxi
- Take the taxi from Delhi to Varanasi Citytaxi 783.4 km
8h 14m₹13,000–17,000Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DEL - VNS
3h 4m₹5,536–7,147Bus via Lehartara (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillarbus FlixBus IN0426
16h 40m₹1,155–3,923
Delhi to Varanasi City by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Varanasi City is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 16h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Varanasi City is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Varanasi City. However, there are services departing from Delhi and arriving at Chawkaghat via Varanasi Cantt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi to Varanasi City. However, there are services departing from New Delhi and arriving at Varanasi City via Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Delhi and Varanasi City is 693 km. The road distance is 783.4 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Varanasi City without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs ₹480 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Delhi to Varanasi City, including transfers.
Delhi to Varanasi City bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Delhi station.
Delhi to Varanasi City train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Varanasi City is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹480 - ₹3,800 and takes 11h 58m, you could also bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,400 and takes 16h 16m.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Varanasi City, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 6 times a week. 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 Hindon to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–5,250
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
OLA cabs
- Phone
- +91 9226547777
- Website
- olacabs.com
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 9358811941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi to Varanasi City bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Varanasi station.
Delhi to Varanasi City train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Varanasi City is 783 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Delhi to Varanasi City.
There are 1677+ hotels available in Varanasi City.