There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Sarnath by train, plane, bus, or car
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Line 33811 train, fly
best- Take the train from Sealdah to Dum Dum Canttrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane CCU - VNS
3h 20m₹6,121–14,515Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jntrain 22317
12h 21m₹471–3,567Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Varanasibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
13h 55m₹893–4,809Drive 673.7 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Sarnathcar 673.7 km
10h 5m₹7,501–10,835
Kolkata to Sarnath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Sarnath is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Sarnath is to line 33811 train and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Kolkata and arriving at Varanasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Sealdah and arriving at Sarnath via Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Kolkata and Sarnath is 684 km. The road distance is 673.7 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Sarnath without a car is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Kolkata to Sarnath, including transfers.
Kolkata to Sarnath bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Kolkata station.
Kolkata to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Sarnath is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,900 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Sarnath, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h. Alternatively, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Kolkata to Varanasi 3 times a day, and the journey takes 13h 45m. 15 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to Dum Dum Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,600
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Kashmir Maxx
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kashmir Maxx
- Website
- Rugby Roadways
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rugby Roadways
- Website
- Rahulraj Travels Mesai
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rahulraj Travels Mesai
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Lavi Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Lavi Travels
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,200
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
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Booking & Getting There
Kolkata to Sarnath bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Varanasi station.
Kolkata to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Sarnath is 674 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Kolkata to Sarnath.
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