There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Chitrakoot by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Varanasi to Prayagraj Civil Linesbus
- Take the bus from Civil Lines Bus Depot to Pratappurbus
- Take the taxi from Pratappur to Chitrakoottaxi
6h 13m₹1,549–2,063Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chitrakottrain 01028
6h 39m₹431–1,816Train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Chitrakottrain 19484 / ...
6h 36m₹543–2,758Drive 238.8 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Chitrakootcar 238.8 km
3h 33m₹2,679–3,870Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Chitrakoottaxi 238.8 km
3h 33m₹3,700–4,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Chitrakoot is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Chitrakoot is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Chitrakoot. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Chitrakot via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Varanasi and Chitrakoot is 253 km. The road distance is 238.8 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Chitrakoot without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Varanasi to Chitrakoot, including transfers.
Varanasi to Chitrakoot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
Varanasi to Chitrakoot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chitrakot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Chitrakoot is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Varanasi to Chitrakoot.
There are 21+ hotels available in Chitrakoot.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Chitrakot twice daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Chitrakot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Varanasi Jn to Chitrakot
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
- Phone
- 9412705833
- Website
- uputd.gov.in
Bus from Civil Lines Bus Depot to Pratappur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹40
- Schedules at
- uputd.gov.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,500
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
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