There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Varanasi Jn by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane CCU - VNS
3h 18m₹5,621–11,015Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jntrain 22317
11h₹360–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
14h 4mDrive 677.1 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Varanasi Jncar 677.1 km
10h 12m₹7,617–11,001Bus via Āsansol
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Asansolbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Asansol
- Take the bus from Asansol to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Asansol
15h 49m
Kolkata to Varanasi Jn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Varanasi Jn is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Varanasi Jn is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sealdah and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Kolkata and Varanasi Jn is 685 km. The road distance is 677.1 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Varanasi Jn without a car is to train which takes 11h and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Kolkata to Varanasi Jn, including transfers.
Kolkata to Varanasi Jn bus services, operated by SRS Munna Travels, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata to Varanasi Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Varanasi Jn is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 14h 4m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Varanasi Jn, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
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More Questions & Answers
Kolkata to Varanasi Jn bus services, operated by SRS Munna Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Kolkata to Varanasi Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Varanasi Jn is 677 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Kolkata to Varanasi Jn.
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