There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Kānke by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Varanasi to Ranchibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
8h 35m₹931–1,949Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kashi to Ranchitrain 18612
12h 56m₹736–2,880Train via Gaya
- Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jntrain 12314 / ...
- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Mesratrain 22349
8h 59m₹943–4,418Drive 373.7 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Kānkecar 373.7 km
5h 46m₹4,174–6,029Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Kānketaxi 373.7 km
5h 46m₹6,500–8,500Fly
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane VNS - IXR
5h 14m₹7,514–22,257
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kānke is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kānke is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Kānke. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Ranchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Kānke. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Mesra via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. and Gaya Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Varanasi and Kānke is 398 km. The road distance is 373.7 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kānke without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Varanasi to Kānke, including transfers.
Varanasi to Kānke bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Kānke train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kānke is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train via Gaya, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,500 and takes 8h 59m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,500 - ₹23,000 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kānke, India?
Zingbus operates a bus from Varanasi to Ranchi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 19m. 10 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Kānke via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn., Gaya Jn, and Mesra in around 8h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–22,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Gaya Jn to Mesra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kashi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 86038 69858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pammi Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Pammi Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Simran Tours And Travel
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Simran Tours And Travel
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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 Kānke bus services, operated by Zingbus, arrive at Ranchi station.
Varanasi to Kānke train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gaya Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kānke is 374 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Varanasi to Kānke.
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