There are 7 ways to get from Haldwani to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane PGH - VNS
6h 10m₹13,620–34,759Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lal Kuan to Varanasi Jntrain 12354
13h 13m₹442–3,467Train via Lucknow
- Take the train from Haldwani to Lucknowtrain 13020
- Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain 20402 / ...
12h 35m₹458–3,575Bus
- Take the bus from Haldwani, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus
- Take the bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Bareillybus
- Take the bus from Bareilly to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
17h 56mDrive 663.1 km
- Drive from Haldwani to Varanasicar 663.1 km
7h 51m₹7,458–10,773Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haldwani to Varanasitaxi 663.1 km
7h 51m₹8,500–11,000Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Haldwani, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus
- Take the bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
18h 38m
Haldwani to Varanasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Haldwani to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Haldwani to Varanasi is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹35,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Haldwani to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Haldwani, Uttarakhand and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Nainital, Uttarakhand and Bareilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Haldwani to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Haldwani and arriving at Varanasi Jn via Lucknow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Haldwani and Varanasi is 578 km. The road distance is 663.1 km.
The best way to get from Haldwani to Varanasi without a car is to train via Lucknow which takes 12h 35m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Haldwani to Varanasi, including transfers.
Haldwani to Varanasi bus services, operated by New Shree Mahaveer Travels, depart from Haldwani, Uttarakhand station.
Haldwani to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Haldwani station.
The best way to get from Haldwani to Varanasi is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹35,000. Alternatively, you can train via Lucknow, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 35m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 17h 56m.
What companies run services between Haldwani, India and Varanasi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Haldwani to Varanasi Jn via Lucknow in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Haldwani to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Lal Kuan to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Haldwani to Varanasi bus services, operated by New Shree Mahaveer Travels, arrive at Nainital, Uttarakhand station.
Haldwani to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lucknow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haldwani to Varanasi is 663 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Haldwani to Varanasi.
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