There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Rihand Dam by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chunar to Renukuttrain 12874 / ...
5h 49m₹381–2,360Drive 149.6 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Rihand Damcar 149.6 km
2h 19m₹1,682–2,429Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Rihand Damtaxi 149.6 km
2h 19m₹2,000–2,400Train via Chopan
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chopantrain 13345 / ...
- Take the train from Chopan to Renukuttrain 03344 / ...
7h₹381–2,307
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Rihand Dam is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Rihand Dam is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Rihand Dam. However, there are services departing from Kashi and arriving at Renukut via Chunar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Varanasi and Rihand Dam is 187 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Rihand Dam without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Varanasi to Rihand Dam, including transfers.
Varanasi to Rihand Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chunar station.
Varanasi to Rihand Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renukut station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Rihand Dam is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Varanasi to Rihand Dam.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Rihand Dam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chunar to Renukut once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chunar to Renukut
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Varanasi Jn to Chopan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Chopan to Renukut
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,400
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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