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

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There are 9 ways to get from Punjab to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXC - VNS
    5h 19m
    ₹7,026–20,750

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    22h

  4. Drive  1,045.7 km

    1. Drive from Ludhiāna to Varanasicar car 1,045.7 km
    12h
    ₹10,172–14,692

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ludhiāna to Varanasitaxi taxi 1,045.7 km
    12h
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

    1. Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane ATQ - VNS
    6h 13m
    ₹7,500–11,650

  7. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    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
    7h 14m
    ₹5,657–11,385

  8. Train via Saidpur

    1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Aunrihar Jntrain train 14612
    19h 28m
    ₹598–4,611

  9. Bus via Gorakhpur

    1. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Gorakhpurbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    24h 45m

Punjab to Varanasi by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 873.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Air India Express 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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