There are 8 ways to get from Mumbai Central to Varanasi by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport
best- Take the train from Mumbai Central to Santacruztrain
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane BOM - VNS
5h 55m₹5,036–11,075Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dadar to Kashitrain 22177
27h 57m₹656–5,839Bus via Thāne
- Take the bus from Thane to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Thane
29h 43mDrive 1,499.6 km
- Drive from Mumbai Central to Varanasicar 1,499.6 km
18h 49m₹17,115–24,721Train to Pune Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport
- Take the train from Dadar to Pune Jntrain
- Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane PNQ - VNS
9h 24m₹7,210–15,305Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport, train
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ)plane BOM - AYJ
- Take the train from Ayodhya to Varanasi Jntrain
9h 3m₹9,545–18,845Bus
- Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Mumbai, Maharashtra - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
31h 8mTrain via Banaras
- Take the train from Mumbai Central to Banarastrain 09183
36h₹800–6,500
Mumbai Central to Varanasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mumbai Central to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹6,000 and takes 27h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Mumbai Central to Varanasi is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mumbai Central to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from A.H. Ansari Chowk and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Rani Laxmibai Chowk and Thane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mumbai Central and arriving at Banaras. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 36h.
The distance between Mumbai Central and Varanasi is 1290 km. The road distance is 1499.6 km.
The best way to get from Mumbai Central to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 27h 57m and costs ₹650 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Mumbai Central to Varanasi, including transfers.
Mumbai Central to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thane station.
Mumbai Central to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dadar station.
The best way to get from Mumbai Central to Varanasi is to train which takes 27h 57m and costs ₹650 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Thāne, which costs and takes 29h 43m.
What companies run services between Mumbai Central, India and Varanasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Dadar to Kashi once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–5,000 and the journey takes 26h 46m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Thane to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh every 4 hours, and the journey takes 26h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hindon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–16,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–16,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- mumbaisuburban.gov.in
Train from Mumbai Central to Santacruz
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–10
- Schedules at
- wr.indianrailways.gov.in
- 2nd Class
- ₹7–10
- 1st Class
- ₹40–65
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thane to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Mumbai Central to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Mumbai Central to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kashi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mumbai Central to Varanasi is 1500 km. It takes approximately 18h 49m to drive from Mumbai Central to Varanasi.
There are 1561+ hotels available in Varanasi.