There are 4 ways to get from Gorkhāpur to Varanasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction to Varanasi Jntrain 13006 / ...
3h 25m₹838–2,013Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lalgopalganj to Prayagrajbus
- Take the bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasibus
4h 19m₹781–1,253Drive 170 km
- Drive from Gorkhāpur to Varanasicar 170 km
2h 36m₹1,648–2,380Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gorkhāpur to Varanasitaxi 170 km
2h 36m₹2,700–3,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gorkhāpur to Varanasi is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Gorkhāpur to Varanasi is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Gorkhāpur to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Lalgopalganj and arriving at Varanasi via Prayagraj Civil Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Gorkhāpur to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction and arriving at Varanasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Gorkhāpur and Varanasi is 168 km. The road distance is 170 km.
The best way to get from Gorkhāpur to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Gorkhāpur to Varanasi, including transfers.
Gorkhāpur to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Lalgopalganj station.
Gorkhāpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction station.
The best way to get from Gorkhāpur to Varanasi is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Gorkhāpur, India and Varanasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction to Varanasi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gorkhāpur to Varanasi via Lalgopalganj and Prayagraj Civil Lines in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- UPSRTC
Bus from Lalgopalganj to Prayagraj
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–260
- Website
- UPSRTC
- Ordinary
- ₹95–120
- AC
- ₹180–260
Bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹210–430
- Website
- UPSRTC
- Ordinary
- ₹210–260
- AC
- ₹310–430
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,200
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Booking & Getting There
Gorkhāpur to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Prayagraj station.
Gorkhāpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gorkhāpur to Varanasi is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Gorkhāpur to Varanasi.
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