What is the cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Gangotri?

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Gangotri is to train and bus and taxi which costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 26h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi to Gangotri?

The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Gangotri is to fly and taxi which takes 9h 30m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹22,000.

How far is it from Varanasi to Gangotri?

The distance between Varanasi and Gangotri is 982 km. The road distance is 1086.5 km.

How do I travel from Varanasi to Gangotri without a car?

The best way to get from Varanasi to Gangotri without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 26h 47m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Gangotri?

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Varanasi to Gangotri, including transfers.

Can I drive from Varanasi to Gangotri?

Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Gangotri is 1087 km. It takes approximately 13h 48m to drive from Varanasi to Gangotri.

Where can I stay near Gangotri?

There are 42+ hotels available in Gangotri.

Varanasi to Gangotri - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Varanasi to Gangotri by plane, taxi, train, bus, 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.

Fly Varanasi Airport to Dehradun Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane VNS - DED
2. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Gangotritaxi
9h 30m
₹12,021–21,550
Train, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Haridwar Jntrain
2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Srinagarbus
3. Take the taxi from Srinagar to Gangotritaxi
26h 47m
₹5,963–10,607
Bus, taxi via Meerut
1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Meerut, Uttar Pradeshbus
2. Take the bus from Meerut to Rishikeshbus
3. Take the bus from Rishīkesh to Guptkashibus
4. Take the taxi from Guptkashi to Gangotritaxi
28h 44m
Drive 1,086.5 km
1. Drive from Varanasi to Gangotricar 1,086.5 km
13h 48m
₹12,220–17,651
Fly Varanasi Airport to Chandigarh International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane VNS - IXC
2. Take the taxi from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Gangotritaxi
12h 45m
₹14,021–22,550
Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknowtrain
2. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane LKO - DED
3. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Gangotritaxi
10h 47m
₹10,145–20,172
Train, bus, taxi via Rishīkesh
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Haridwar Jntrain
2. Take the bus from Rishīkesh to Srinagarbus
3. Take the taxi from Srinagar to Gangotritaxi
27h 30m
₹6,013–11,407
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus
2. Take the bus from Rishīkesh to Gauri Kundbus
3. Take the taxi from Gauri Kund to Gangotritaxi
33h 47m
Train, bus, taxi #2
1. Take the train from Kashi to Haridwar Jntrain
2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Gauri Kundbus
3. Take the taxi from Gauri Kund to Gangotritaxi
34h 45m
₹7,965–12,621

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

30Weekly Planes

4h 54mAverage Duration

₹5,860Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Varanasi to Gangotri.

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Distance: 982 km
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Gangotri, Uttarakhand, India?

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Gangotri. However, you can take the bus to Varanasi Airport, walk to Varanasi Airport (VNS) airport, fly to Dehradun Airport (DED), then take the taxi to Gangotri. Alternatively, you can take the train to Haridwar Jn, walk to Haridwar, take the bus to Srinagar, then take the taxi to Gangotri.

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