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How to get fromKolkata to Sarnathby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Sarnath by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Line 33811 train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Dum Dum Canttrain train
    2. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane CCU - VNS
    3h 20m
    ₹6,121–14,515
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jntrain train 22317
    12h 21m
    ₹471–3,567
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    13h 55m
    ₹893–4,809
  4. Drive  673.7 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Sarnathcar car 673.7 km
    10h 5m
    ₹7,501–10,835

Kolkata to Sarnath by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹471Cheapest Price
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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.

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