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How to get fromKolkata to Varanasi Jnby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Varanasi Jn by plane, train, 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 28m
    ₹6,121–14,515

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jntrain train 22317
    11h
    ₹360–2,800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    14h 9m
    ₹650–4,600

  4. Drive  674.3 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Varanasi Jncar car 674.3 km
    10h 5m
    ₹7,565–10,928

  5. Bus via Gaya

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Gayabus bus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater Executive Luxury
    2. Take the bus from Gaya to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    19h 44m

Kolkata to Varanasi Jn by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket₹360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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) twice 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.

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