There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi City to Prayagraj by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varanasi City to Prayagraj Rambagtrain 11062 / ...
2h 51m₹150–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Prayagraj Civil Linesbus
3h 30m₹206–438Drive 127 km
- Drive from Varanasi City to Prayagrajcar 127 km
1h 52m₹1,429–2,064Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi City to Prayagrajtaxi 127 km
1h 52m₹2,000–2,500Train via Varanasi Jn
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jntrain 12561 / ...
3h 31m₹257–2,031Bus via Lehartara
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
3h 43m
Varanasi City to Prayagraj by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi City to Prayagraj is to bus which costs ₹200 - ₹440 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi City to Prayagraj is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi City to Prayagraj. However, there are services departing from Chawkaghat and arriving at Prayagraj Civil Lines via Varanasi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi City and arriving at Prayagraj Rambag. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Varanasi City and Prayagraj is 125 km. The road distance is 127 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi City to Prayagraj without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Varanasi City to Prayagraj Rambag takes 2h 51m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Varanasi City to Prayagraj bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi City to Prayagraj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi City station.
The best way to get from Varanasi City to Prayagraj is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹200 - ₹440 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Varanasi City, India and Prayagraj, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi City to Prayagraj Rambag 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, UPSRTC operates a bus from Varanasi to Prayagraj Civil Lines every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹200–430 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi City to Prayagraj Rambag
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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.up.gov.in
Bus from Varanasi to Prayagraj Civil Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹200–430
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹200–260
- AC
- ₹310–430
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,500
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 548 4538
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 961 676 1641
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 888 799 9562
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
Shree Travels
- Phone
- +91 87 65 69 99 16
- Website
- shreetravelsvaranasi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi City to Prayagraj bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Prayagraj Civil Lines station.
Varanasi City to Prayagraj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Prayagraj Rambag station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi City to Prayagraj is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Varanasi City to Prayagraj.
There are 453+ hotels available in Prayagraj.