There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Faizabad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhya Cantttrain 14225 / ...
3h 20m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Ayodhyabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
4hDrive 202 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Faizabadcar 202 km
2h 57m₹2,267–3,275Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Faizabadtaxi 202 km
2h 57m₹4,500–5,500
Varanasi to Faizabad by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Faizabad is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Faizabad is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Faizabad. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Devkali Bypass via Ayodhya Dham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Ayodhya Cantt. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Varanasi and Faizabad is 207 km. The road distance is 202 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Faizabad without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhya Cantt takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Varanasi to Faizabad bus services, operated by Priya Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Faizabad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Faizabad is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Faizabad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhya Cantt every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Priya Travels operates a bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya once daily, and the journey takes 2h 45m. Six other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhya Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- +91 94619 02292
- Website
- Priya Bus
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Priya Bus
- Phone
- 02228916622
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shubham Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Shubham Travels
- Website
- Natraj Bus
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Natraj Bus
- Website
- Harshvardhan Tour & Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Harshvardhan Tour & Travels
- Website
- A.K. Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- A.K. Travels
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- New Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Abhishek Holidays
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Abhishek Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to Faizabad bus services, operated by Priya Travels, arrive at Ayodhya station.
Varanasi to Faizabad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ayodhya Cantt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Faizabad is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Varanasi to Faizabad.
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