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How to get fromMcLeod Ganj to Varanasiby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from McLeod Ganj to Varanasi by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DHM - VNS
    4h 44m
    ₹10,723–23,504

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from McLeod Ganj to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Varanasi Jntrain train 22356
    25h 59m
    ₹938–4,450

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from McLeod Ganj to Amb Andaurataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Amb Andaura to Varanasi Jntrain train 12326
    20h 19m
    ₹3,116–6,992

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McLeodganj - Main Square to Ghaziabadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi Axle Semi-Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ghaziabad to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    24h 6m
    ₹1,457–6,327

  5. Drive  1,195.8 km

    1. Drive from McLeod Ganj to Varanasicar car 1,195.8 km
    15h 6m
    ₹13,386–19,336

  6. Bus via Delhi

    1. Take the bus from McLeod Ganj to Delhi ISBT Kashmeere Gatebus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillarbus bus FlixBus IN0426 / ...
    28h 10m
    ₹1,819–5,547

McLeod Ganj to Varanasi by bus

Calendar54Weekly Buses
Duration24h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,457Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,025.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between McLeod Ganj, India and Varanasi, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Express fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McLeodganj - Main Square to Varanasi via Ghaziabad in around 24h 6m.

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