What is the cheapest way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi?

The cheapest way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 17h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi?

The fastest way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000.

Is there a direct bus between Haridwar and Varanasi?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Haridwar, Uttarakhand and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Haridwar and Varanasi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haridwar Jn and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 52m.

How far is it from Haridwar to Varanasi?

The distance between Haridwar and Varanasi is 764 km. The road distance is 803.3 km.

How do I travel from Haridwar to Varanasi without a car?

The best way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Haridwar to Varanasi?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Haridwar to Varanasi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haridwar to Varanasi bus from?

Haridwar to Varanasi bus services, operated by Shree Saroj Travels, depart from Haridwar, Uttarakhand station.

Where do I catch the Haridwar to Varanasi train from?

Haridwar to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Haridwar Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Haridwar to Varanasi?

The best way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 30m, you could also train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 17h 52m.

Where does the Haridwar to Varanasi bus arrive?

Haridwar to Varanasi bus services, operated by Shree Saroj Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.

Where does the Haridwar to Varanasi train arrive?

Haridwar to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.

Can I drive from Haridwar to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Haridwar to Varanasi is 803 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Haridwar to Varanasi.

How do I get a bus ticket from Haridwar to Varanasi?

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Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1616+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Haridwar to Varanasi - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly from Dehradun Airport
best
1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DED - VNS
8h 6m
₹7,580–13,705
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 13010
17h 52m
₹410–3,200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Haridwar, Uttarakhand - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
16h 30m
Drive 803.3 km
1. Drive from Haridwar to Varanasicar 803.3 km
9h 24m
₹9,101–13,146
Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to New Delhitrain
2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DEL - VNS
9h 49m
₹5,255–9,122
Train to Hindon, fly
1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Anand Vihar Terminaltrain
2. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane HDO - VNS
8h 18m
₹5,719–18,214
Train to Chandigarh International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarhtrain
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXC - VNS
11h 18m
₹7,223–21,530
Bus via Lucknow
1. Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Haridwar, Uttarakhand - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
2. Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
17h 39m

Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

36Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

₹5,251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.5 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Haridwar, India and Varanasi, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Shree Saroj Travels operates a bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh twice daily, and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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How to get fromHaridwar to Varanasiby plane, bus, train, or car

There are 8 ways to get from Haridwar to Varanasi by plane, bus, train, or car

Fly from Dehradun Airport

Train

Bus

Drive 803.3 km

Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

Train to Hindon, fly

Train to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

Bus via Lucknow