There are 5 ways to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi City by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Citytrain 11061 / ...
2h 31m₹150–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasibus
3h 31m₹215–432Drive 126.3 km
- Drive from Prayagraj to Varanasi Citycar 126.3 km
1h 50m₹1,415–2,044Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prayagraj to Varanasi Citytaxi 126.3 km
1h 50m₹2,000–2,400Bus via Lehartara
- Take the bus from Allahabad to Varanasibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
3h 32m
Prayagraj to Varanasi City by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi City is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹440 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi City is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Prayagraj to Varanasi City. However, there are services departing from Prayagraj Civil Lines and arriving at Chawkaghat via Varanasi Cantt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prayagraj Rambag and arriving at Varanasi City. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Prayagraj and Varanasi City is 125 km. The road distance is 126.3 km.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi City without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi City takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Prayagraj to Varanasi City bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Prayagraj Civil Lines station.
Prayagraj to Varanasi City train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Prayagraj Rambag station.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi City is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹440 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Prayagraj, India and Varanasi City, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi City 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, UPSRTC operates a bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹210–430 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- UPSRTC
Bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹210–430
- Website
- UPSRTC
- Ordinary
- ₹210–260
- AC
- ₹310–430
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Allahabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Allahabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Allahabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Allahabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Allahabad to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 City bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Varanasi station.
Prayagraj to Varanasi City train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prayagraj to Varanasi City is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Prayagraj to Varanasi City.
There are 1538+ hotels available in Varanasi City.