What is the nearest airport to Varanasi?

The nearest airport to Varanasi is Varanasi (VNS) Airport which is 21.3 km away. Other nearby airports include Gorakhpur (GOP) (163.4 km).

How long does it take to get to Varanasi from the Airport?

It takes 1h 10m to get from Varanasi to Varanasi (VNS) Airport.

How do I get to Varanasi?

We recommend flying to Varanasi (VNS) Airport, which is 21.3 km away from Varanasi. The bus from Varanasi (VNS) to Varanasi takes 1h 10m.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1690+ hotels available in Varanasi.

How to get to Varanasi from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 10m
Distance	21 km
Average price	₹726
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

1h 10m

Distance

21 km

Average price

₹726

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Varanasi

The nearest airport to Varanasi is Varanasi (VNS). Varanasi City Transport Service Ltd. operates a bus from Varanasi Airport to Varanasi City Centre twice daily. Tickets cost ₹20 - ₹50 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹210 - ₹1,700 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

Recommended airport

Varanasi (VNS)
1. bus
Fastest
1h 10m
Cheapest
₹20–50

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Other nearby airports

Lucknow (LKO)
1. train
5h 6m
₹242–1,737
Patna (PAT)
1. train
4h
₹431–1,796
Bhairawa (BWA)
1. train
7h 13m
₹406–1,969
Gorakhpur (GOP)
1. bus
4h 55m

Important airports for Varanasi

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Varanasi Airport
21.3 km

Frequently asked questions

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