There are 4 ways to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
2h 30m₹200–1,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 15003 / ...
3h 15m₹150–1,200Drive 126.4 km
- Drive from Prayagraj to Varanasicar 126.4 km
1h 51m₹1,443–2,084Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prayagraj to Varanasitaxi 126.4 km
1h 51m₹2,000–2,400
Prayagraj to Varanasi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi is to bus which costs ₹200 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prayagraj Jn and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Prayagraj and Varanasi is 121 km. The road distance is 126.4 km.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Prayagraj to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh station.
Prayagraj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Prayagraj Jn station.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Prayagraj, India and Varanasi, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,400
Comfort Cars
- Phone
- +91 945 096 5103
- Website
- comfortcarss.com
Easygocabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 991 8750 535
- Website
- easygocabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Prayagraj to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Prayagraj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prayagraj to Varanasi is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Prayagraj to Varanasi.
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