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How to get fromHowrah to Banāras Hindu Universityby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to Banāras Hindu University by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane CCU - VNS
    3h 35m
    ₹6,118–15,768
  2. Train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train train 12321 / ...
    10h 49m
    ₹602–2,951
  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    15h 1m
    ₹1,226–3,478
  4. Drive  665.5 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Banāras Hindu Universitycar car 665.5 km
    9h 58m
    ₹6,449–9,316
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Shalimar to Varanasi Jntrain train 15021
    16h 7m
    ₹631–3,355

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,842Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Howrah, India and Banāras Hindu University, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 23m.

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