There are 6 ways to get from Mumbai to Sarnath by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
best- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane BOM - VNS
4h 5m₹6,516–12,932Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thane to Sarnathtrain 11061
26h 36m₹659–4,982Bus via Kapur Bawdi
- Take the bus from Thane to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Thane
29h 9mDrive 1,500 km
- Drive from Mumbai to Sarnathcar 1,500 km
18h 50m₹16,825–24,303Train to Pune Airport, fly
- Take the train from Dadar to Pune Jntrain
- Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane PNQ - VNS
7h 15m₹6,685–12,974Bus
- Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Mumbai, Maharashtra - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
31h 3m
Mumbai to Sarnath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mumbai to Sarnath is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹5,000 and takes 26h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mumbai to Sarnath is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mumbai to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Hindmata Cinema and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Rani Laxmibai Chowk and Thane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Mumbai to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Sarnath via Thane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 36m.
The distance between Mumbai and Sarnath is 1282 km. The road distance is 1500 km.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Sarnath without a car is to train which takes 26h 36m and costs ₹650 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Mumbai to Sarnath, including transfers.
Mumbai to Sarnath bus services, operated by Dolphin travel house, depart from Thane station.
Mumbai to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thane station.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Sarnath is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹5,000 and takes 26h 36m, you could also bus via Kapur Bawdi, which costs and takes 29h 9m.
What companies run services between Mumbai, India and Sarnath, India?
Spicejet, Starlight Airline, and three other airlines fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thane to Sarnath once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–4,900 and the journey takes 25h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hindon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thane to Sarnath
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–4,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹650–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,900–4,900
Train from Dadar to Pune Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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More Questions & Answers
Mumbai to Sarnath bus services, operated by Dolphin travel house, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Mumbai to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sarnath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mumbai to Sarnath is 1500 km. It takes approximately 18h 50m to drive from Mumbai to Sarnath.
There are 1734+ hotels available in Sarnath.






