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How to get fromVaranasi to Gangesby plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Ganges by plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Purnea Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane VNS - PXN
    2. Take the taxi from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Gangestaxi taxi
    8h 1m
    ₹12,320–36,650

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sahibganj Jntrain train 14004 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Sahibganj Jn to Gangestaxi taxi
    15h 2m
    ₹4,000–6,666

  3. Drive  555.6 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Gangescar car 555.6 km
    8h 32m
    ₹6,316–9,122

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Gangestaxi taxi 555.6 km
    8h 32m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane VNS - BIR
    2. Take the train from Jogbani to Labhatrain train
    11h 7m
    ₹5,800–36,090

  6. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane VNS - BDP
    2. Take the train from Galgalia to Kumedpurtrain train
    10h 5m
    ₹5,940–34,370

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Purnea Airport (PXN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,710Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Ganges, State of Bihar, India?

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Ganges. However, you can take the bus to Varanasi Airport, walk to Varanasi Airport (VNS) airport, fly to Purnea Airport (PXN), then take the taxi to Ganges. Alternatively, you can take the train to Sahibganj Jn then take the taxi to Ganges.

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