There are 9 ways to get from Rāiganj to Varanasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 15636
14h 52m₹424–3,281Bus
- Take the bus from Raiganj to Siliguribus
- Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Siliguri, West Bengal - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
21h 58mDrive 613.6 km
- Drive from Rāiganj to Varanasicar 613.6 km
9h 15m₹6,918–9,993Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rāiganj to Varanasitaxi 613.6 km
9h 15m₹12,000–15,000Train to Bhadrapur Airport, fly
- Take the train from Raiganj to Galgaliatrain
- Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane BDP - VNS
14h 47m₹34,289–45,422Train to Purnea Airport, fly
- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Purnia Jntrain
- Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane PXN - VNS
13h 44m₹5,664–19,511Train to Biratnagar Airport, fly
- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Jogbanitrain
- Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane BIR - VNS
17h 15m₹26,414–42,421Train to Bagdogra Airport, fly
- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Baghdogratrain
- Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXB - VNS
12h 28m₹9,794–18,231Train to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Raiganj to Naihati Jntrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane CCU - VNS
13h 38m₹5,889–12,461
Rāiganj to Varanasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rāiganj to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Rāiganj to Varanasi is to drive which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rāiganj to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Raiganj and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Siliguri, West Bengal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Rāiganj to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Raiganj and arriving at Varanasi Jn via Barsoi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Rāiganj and Varanasi is 575 km. The road distance is 613.6 km.
The best way to get from Rāiganj to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 14h 52m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 14h 52m to get from Rāiganj to Varanasi, including transfers.
Rāiganj to Varanasi bus services, operated by NBSTC, depart from Raiganj station.
Rāiganj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Barsoi Jn station.
The best way to get from Rāiganj to Varanasi is to train which takes 14h 52m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 58m.
What companies run services between Rāiganj, India and Varanasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Barsoi Jn to Varanasi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 13h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raiganj to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Siliguri and Siliguri, West Bengal in around 21h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bhadrapur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kathmandu, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–42,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Varanasi Airport via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Biratnagar Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kathmandu, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–36,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Varanasi Airport via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–15,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–20,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–15,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Bhadrapur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–31,000
Flights from Biratnagar Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–26,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Barsoi Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Raiganj to Galgalia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Barsoi Jn to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Barsoi Jn to Jogbani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Barsoi Jn to Baghdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Raiganj to Naihati Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from Raiganj to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–240
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Rāiganj to Varanasi bus services, operated by NBSTC, arrive at Siliguri station.
Rāiganj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rāiganj to Varanasi is 614 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Rāiganj to Varanasi.
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