There are 8 ways to get from Solan to Varanasi by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Bus, fly to Varanasi Airport
best- Take the bus from Solan to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXC - VNS
8h 38m₹6,868–13,680Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kalka to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train 12312
25h 30m₹718–5,609Bus, train
- Take the bus from Solan to Zirakpurbus
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Varanasi Jntrain 22356
19h 39m₹789–4,580Bus via Ghāziābād
- Take the bus from FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya to FlixBus Panchkulabus
- Take the bus from Panchkula to Ghaziabadbus
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
20h 23mDrive 1,030.4 km
- Drive from Solan to Varanasicar 1,030.4 km
12h 1m₹11,579–16,725Bus, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Take the bus from Solan to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane IXC - PAT
- Take the train from Danapur to Varanasi Jntrain
9h 32m₹6,278–17,430Bus, fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train
- Take the bus from Solan to Zirakpurbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane IXC - LKO
- Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain
9h 18m₹5,588–14,370Bus
- Take the bus from Solan to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus
- Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus 139 / ...
- Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
28h 8m
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solan to Varanasi is to bus and train which costs ₹750 - ₹4,600 and takes 19h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Solan to Varanasi is to bus and fly which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Solan to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Panchkula and Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Solan to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Solan and arriving at Varanasi Jn via Kalka and Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
The distance between Solan and Varanasi is 942 km. The road distance is 1030.4 km.
The best way to get from Solan to Varanasi without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 39m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Solan to Varanasi, including transfers.
Solan to Varanasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya station.
Solan to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kalka station.
The best way to get from Solan to Varanasi is to bus via Ghāziābād which takes 20h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹6,000 and takes 25h 30m.
What companies run services between Solan, India and Varanasi, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via FlixBus Panchkula, Panchkula, and Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh in around 20h 23m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kalka to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. once daily. Tickets cost ₹490–3,800 and the journey takes 20h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–24,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–13,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹450–3,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹450–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,500
Train from Danapur to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kalka to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–3,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹490–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,900–3,800
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Solan to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–550
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹320–430
- AC Himdhara
- ₹390–550
Bus from Solan to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–550
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹320–430
- AC Himdhara
- ₹390–550
Bus from Solan to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–550
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹320–430
- AC Himdhara
- ₹390–550
Bus from Solan to Zirakpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–550
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹320–430
- AC Himdhara
- ₹390–550
Bus from Solan to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–450
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹290–380
- AC Himdhara
- ₹320–450
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹500–750
- AC Himdhara
- ₹800–1,100
- Seater
- ₹650–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Solan - Hotel Namastasya to FlixBus Panchkula
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–280
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Panchkula to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
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More Questions & Answers
Solan to Varanasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Panchkula station.
Solan to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solan to Varanasi is 1030 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Solan to Varanasi.
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