There are 6 ways to get from Kolkata to Varanasi (Station) by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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₹6,121–11,015Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jntrain 22317
12h 46m₹461–3,567Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
15h 3mDrive 677.2 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Varanasi (Station)car 677.2 km
10h 12m₹7,634–11,027Train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train 12311 / ...
12h 56m₹462–3,551Bus 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
16h 48m
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Varanasi (Station) is to train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Varanasi (Station) is to line 33811 train and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Varanasi (Station). However, there are services departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at FlixBus Varanasi - Opposite IOCL-Radha Petrol Pump via FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Varanasi (Station). However, there are services departing from Sealdah and arriving at Bhulanpur via Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Kolkata and Varanasi (Station) is 686 km. The road distance is 677.2 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Varanasi (Station) without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Kolkata to Varanasi (Station), including transfers.
Kolkata to Varanasi (Station) bus services, operated by SRS Munna Travels, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata to Varanasi (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Varanasi (Station) is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 3m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Varanasi (Station), 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, SRS Munna Travels operates a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh every 2 hours, and the journey takes 13h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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
Train from Howrah Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kolkata to Varanasi (Station) bus services, operated by SRS Munna Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Kolkata to Varanasi (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Varanasi (Station) is 677 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Kolkata to Varanasi (Station).
There are 1686+ hotels available in Varanasi (Station).