There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Golden Temple by plane, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane VNS - ATQ
6h 3m₹7,514–11,607Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Amritsar Jntrain 13005 / ...
23h 46m₹500–4,000Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Amritsarbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
22h 53mDrive 1,184 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Golden Templecar 1,184 km
14h 4m₹13,285–19,189Train via Kashi
- Take the train from Kashi to Amritsar Jntrain 13005
24h 13m₹500–4,100Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Ludhianabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
- Take the bus from Ludhiana to Amritsarbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
25h 29m
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Golden Temple is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 23h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Golden Temple is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Golden Temple. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Amritsar via Lucknow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Amritsar Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 15m.
The distance between Varanasi and Golden Temple is 1086 km. The road distance is 1184 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Golden Temple without a car is to bus via Lucknow which takes 22h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Varanasi to Golden Temple, including transfers.
Varanasi to Golden Temple bus services, operated by Safar Express Tour, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Golden Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Golden Temple is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lucknow, which costs and takes 22h 53m, you could also train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 23h 46m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Golden Temple, India?
Air India Limited and IndiGo Airlines fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Golden Temple via Lucknow and Amritsar in around 22h 53m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–11,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Khajuraho, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–11,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,000
Train from Kashi to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
- Phone
- +91-8743844445
- Website
- Safar Express Tour
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Safar Express Tour
- Phone
- +91 72199 79797
- Website
- Kissan Travels Pilani
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Kissan Travels Pilani
- Phone
- +91 9839001010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tiwari and Brothers
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Tiwari and Brothers
- Website
- Tiwari and Brothers
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Website
- Dhruv Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Dhruv Travels
- Phone
- +91 7020566333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cherry Collars
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Phone
- +91 9928371859
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Vijay Tours And Travels
- Website
- CKDT Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- CKDT Travels
- Website
- Shree Saroj Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Saroj Travels
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Phone
- 7230947777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahalaxmi Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Mahalaxmi Travels
- Phone
- +91 9680227000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Lucknow to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- GK Travels
- Phone
- +91 9316 993169
- [email protected]
- Website
- Indo Canadian Express
Bus from Varanasi to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Indo Canadian Express
Bus from Ludhiana to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Indo Canadian Express
- Phone
- +91 9355777632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Varanasi to Ludhiana
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raj Kalpana Travels Pvt Ltd
- Phone
- +91 99883 52713
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fateh Tour And Travels
Bus from Ludhiana to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Fateh Tour And Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ludhiana to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9216060002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bhawani Travels
Bus from Ludhiana to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Bhawani Travels
- Website
- Bhawani Travels — Amritsar
- Website
- Bhawani Travels — Barmer
- Website
- Gr Travels
Bus from Ludhiana to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Gr Travels
- Phone
- +91 79731 12882
- [email protected]
- Website
- BS Travels
Bus from Ludhiana to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- BS Travels
Bus from Ludhiana to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- New Satnam Transport Bus Services
- Phone
- +91 63915 97077
- [email protected]
- Website
- New Khaira Transport
Bus from Ludhiana to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- New Khaira Transport
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Ludhiana to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–850
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Lat Sahab Bus Service
Bus from Ludhiana to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Lat Sahab Bus Service
- Website
- Golden Temple Express Volvo
Bus from Ludhiana to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Golden Temple Express Volvo
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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to Golden Temple bus services, operated by Safar Express Tour, arrive at Lucknow station.
Varanasi to Golden Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Amritsar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Golden Temple is 1184 km. It takes approximately 14h 4m to drive from Varanasi to Golden Temple.
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