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How to get fromKalka (Station) to Varanasiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kalka (Station) to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXC - VNS
    6h
    ₹7,137–21,640

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chandigarh to Varanasi Jntrain train 22356
    18h 12m
    ₹565–4,390

  3. Bus via Rohini

    1. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    20h 14m
    ₹2,105–5,582

  4. Drive  991.4 km

    1. Drive from Kalka (Station) to Varanasicar car 991.4 km
    11h 19m
    ₹9,636–13,918

  5. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DEL - VNS
    7h 22m
    ₹5,641–11,263

  6. Train to Hindon, fly

    1. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane HDO - VNS
    7h 27m
    ₹6,105–23,854

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalka to Shimlabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehradun to Varanasibus bus
    21h 55m

Kalka (Station) to Varanasi by foot and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration18h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹565Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 888.1 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Kalka (Station), India and Varanasi, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chandigarh to Varanasi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹450–3,500 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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