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How to get fromPrayagraj to Varanasiby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasibus bus
    2h 45m
    ₹210–2,800
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 15003 / ...
    3h 15m
    ₹150–1,200
  3. Drive  126.4 km

    1. Drive from Prayagraj to Varanasicar car 126.4 km
    1h 51m
    ₹1,230–1,777
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prayagraj to Varanasitaxi taxi 126.4 km
    1h 51m
    ₹2,000–2,400

Prayagraj to Varanasi by bus

Calendar1086Weekly Buses
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹210Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Prayagraj, India and Varanasi, India?

UPSRTC operates a bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹210–430 and the journey takes 2h 45m. 22 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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