There are 6 ways to get from West Bengal to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, 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 from Bagdogra Airport
best- Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXB - VNS
5h 4m₹8,860–17,075Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jntrain 22317
11h₹360–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Varanasibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
13hDrive 670 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Varanasicar 670 km
10h 2m₹7,501–10,835Line 33811 train to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sealdah to Dum Dum Canttrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane CCU - VNS
3h 13m₹6,121–14,515Bus via Gaya
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Gayabus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater Executive Luxury / ...
- Take the bus from Gaya to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
19h 20m
West Bengal to Varanasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Bengal to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from West Bengal to Varanasi is to line 33811 train and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolkata and arriving at Varanasi. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sealdah and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 11h.
The distance between West Bengal and Varanasi is 602 km. The road distance is 670 km.
The best way to get from West Bengal to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 11h and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from West Bengal to Varanasi, including transfers.
West Bengal to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kolkata station.
West Bengal to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from West Bengal to Varanasi is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h.
What companies run services between West Bengal, India and Varanasi, India?
Air India Express, Spicejet, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Varanasi Airport via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–22,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Sealdah to Dum Dum Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Gaya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, Flying into Beijing?, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
West Bengal to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Varanasi station.
West Bengal to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Bengal to Varanasi is 670 km. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from West Bengal to Varanasi.
Book your West Bengal to Varanasi bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1528+ hotels available in Varanasi.