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There are 8 ways to get from New Delhi to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Hindon

    best
    1. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane HDO - VNS
    1h 58m
    ₹6,074–22,446

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jntrain train 12562 / ...
    10h 50m
    ₹380–3,000

  3. Bus via Noida Sec 82 More

    1. Take the bus from Noida to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    14h 13m
    ₹743–3,388

  4. Drive  786.1 km

    1. Drive from New Delhi to Varanasicar car 786.1 km
    8h 13m
    ₹7,690–11,108

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Delhi to Varanasitaxi taxi 786.1 km
    8h 13m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DEL - VNS
    3h 6m
    ₹5,436–10,197

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Delhi to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    14h 55m
    ₹712–3,389

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Delhi to Varanasibus bus Delhi - Varanasi
    15h 30m
    ₹600–1,400

New Delhi to Varanasi by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696 km
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Varanasi, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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