What is the cheapest way to get from Nālanda to Varanasi?

The cheapest way to get from Nālanda to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nālanda to Varanasi?

The fastest way to get from Nālanda to Varanasi is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.

Is there a direct bus between Nālanda and Varanasi?

No, there is no direct bus from Nālanda to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Bihar Sharif and arriving at Varanasi via Patna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Nālanda and Varanasi?

No, there is no direct train from Nālanda to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Bihar Sharif and arriving at Varanasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Nālanda to Varanasi?

The distance between Nālanda and Varanasi is 319 km. The road distance is 293.5 km.

How do I travel from Nālanda to Varanasi without a car?

The best way to get from Nālanda to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100.

How long does it take to get from Nālanda to Varanasi?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Nālanda to Varanasi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nālanda to Varanasi bus from?

Nālanda to Varanasi bus services, operated by Jai Mahakal Travels, depart from Bihar Sharif station.

Where do I catch the Nālanda to Varanasi train from?

Nālanda to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bihar Sharif station.

Train or bus from Nālanda to Varanasi?

The best way to get from Nālanda to Varanasi is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Nālanda to Varanasi bus arrive?

Nālanda to Varanasi bus services, operated by Jai Mahakal Travels, arrive at Patna station.

Where does the Nālanda to Varanasi train arrive?

Nālanda to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.

Can I drive from Nālanda to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Nālanda to Varanasi is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Nālanda to Varanasi.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1502+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Nālanda to Varanasi - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nālanda to Varanasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Bihar Sharif to Varanasi Jntrain 12391
7h 1m
₹550–2,101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bihar Sharif to Patnabus redbusIndia_Tata Non A/C Seater Pushback
2. Take the bus from Patna to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
8h 9m
Drive 293.5 km
1. Drive from Nālanda to Varanasicar 293.5 km
4h 39m
₹3,286–4,746
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nālanda to Varanasitaxi 293.5 km
4h 39m
₹5,000–6,500
Taxi to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Nālanda to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)taxi
2. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane PAT - VNS
5h 52m
₹8,974–19,392
Taxi to Gaya, fly
1. Take the taxi from Nālanda to Gaya (GAY)taxi
2. Fly from Gaya (GAY) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane GAY - VNS
8h 22m
₹9,530–24,050

Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

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6h 13mAverage Duration

₹7,008Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Nālanda, India and Varanasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Bihar Sharif to Varanasi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nālanda to Varanasi via Bihar Sharif and Patna in around 8h 9m.

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