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How to get fromPunjab to Varanasiby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Punjab to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chandigarh International Airport to Varanasi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXC - VNS
    7h 38m
    ₹6,546–14,150

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 12238 / ...
    18h 5m
    ₹480–3,600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ludhiana, Punjab to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Ludhiana, Punjab - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
    22h

  4. Drive 1,045.7 km

    1. Drive from Ludhiāna to Varanasicar car 1,045.7 km
    12h
    ₹11,789–17,028

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ludhiāna to Varanasitaxi taxi 1,045.7 km
    12h
    ₹14,000–17,000

  6. Fly Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Varanasi Airport

    1. Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane ATQ - VNS
    8h 27m
    ₹6,520–11,050

  7. Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Pathānkot to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DHM - VNS
    7h 47m
    ₹13,836–45,377

  8. Fly Chandigarh International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane IXC - PAT
    2. Take the train from Danapur to Varanasi Jntrain train
    8h 31m
    ₹5,956–16,900

  9. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport

    1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DEL - VNS
    9h 8m
    ₹5,277–8,285

  10. Bus via Gorakhpur

    1. Take the bus from Ludhiana, Punjab to Gorakhpurbus bus Ludhiana, Punjab - Gorakhpur
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Gorakhpur
    25h 40m

Punjab to Varanasi by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 873.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ludhiana Jn to Varanasi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹480–3,600 and the journey takes 18h 5m.

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