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How to get fromVaranasi to Princep Ghatby plane, subway, train, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Princep Ghat by plane, subway, train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane VNS - CCU
    2. Take the subway from Noapara to Park Streetsubway subway
    2h 43m
    ₹6,172–15,807

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdahtrain train 22318
    12h 46m
    ₹386–2,742

  3. Bus via Dhanbad

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    14h 9m
    ₹1,781–5,882

  4. Drive  667.3 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Princep Ghatcar car 667.3 km
    9h 41m
    ₹6,529–9,430

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    14h 24m
    ₹1,000–3,200

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Shalimartrain train 15022
    2. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    16h 52m
    ₹502–3,229

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,847Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 692.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Princep Ghat, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdah once a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Kendriya Vidyalaya via Dhanbad, Kolkata, and Bow Bazar in around 14h 9m.

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