There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Sonauli by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train via Ballia
best- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Balliatrain 12562 / ...
- Take the train from Ballia to Masrakhtrain 19045
6h 30m₹548–2,717Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kashi to Masrakhtrain 19045
8h 47m₹498–2,189Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Patnabus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Patna
- Take the taxi from Patna to Sonaulitaxi
8h 30mDrive 238.7 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Sonaulicar 238.7 km
3h 44m₹2,725–3,936Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Sonaulitaxi 238.7 km
3h 44m₹4,700–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Sonauli is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Sonauli is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Sonauli. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Masrakh via Ballia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Varanasi and Sonauli is 258 km. The road distance is 238.7 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Sonauli without a car is to train via Ballia which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Varanasi to Sonauli, including transfers.
Varanasi to Sonauli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
Varanasi to Sonauli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ballia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Sonauli is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Varanasi to Sonauli.
There are two+ hotels available in Sonauli.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Sonauli, State of Bihar, India?
You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Sonauli via Ballia and Masrakh in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ballia to Masrakh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kashi to Masrakh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–6,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Buddha Cab
- Phone
- +91 821 045 9744
- Website
- buddhacab.in
Nirvana Cabs
- Phone
- +91 732 494 2884
- Website
- nirvanacab.com
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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