There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Auroville by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pondicherry
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane VNS - PNY
6h 59m₹14,020–22,050Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 16368
41h 33m₹1,263–7,867Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Silkboard to FlixBus Pondicherry - Tindivanam Tollbus FlixBus IN4320
43h 42m₹2,244–3,833Drive 1,864.7 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Aurovillecar 1,864.7 km
28h 50m₹21,165–30,571Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VNS - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tindivanamtrain
7h 6m₹9,260–17,650Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
46h 59m
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Auroville is to bus via Bengaluru which costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,900 and takes 43h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Auroville is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Auroville. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at FlixBus Pondicherry - Tindivanam Toll via St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Shanthinagara Bus Station and FlixBus Bengaluru - Silkboard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Auroville. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Villianur via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 33m.
The distance between Varanasi and Auroville is 1551 km. The road distance is 1864.7 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Auroville without a car is to train which takes 41h 33m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Varanasi to Auroville, including transfers.
Varanasi to Auroville bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Auroville train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Auroville is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹8,000 and takes 41h 33m, you could also bus via Bengaluru, which costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,900 and takes 43h 42m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Auroville, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Starlight Airline fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pondicherry (PNY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Villupuram Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹850–7,000 and the journey takes 39h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–28,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Pondicherry via Kolkata, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–22,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹850–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,100–3,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–7,000
Train from Tambaram to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- Gajraj Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bangalore, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- Gajraj Bus Service
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,500–2,100
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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to Auroville bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Varanasi to Auroville train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Auroville is 1865 km. It takes approximately 28h 50m to drive from Varanasi to Auroville.
There are 1237+ hotels available in Auroville.