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How to get fromWest Bengal to Varanasiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from West Bengal to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Bagdogra Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXB - VNS
    4h 14m
    ₹8,360–17,075

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jntrain train 22317
    11h
    ₹360–2,800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    13h 45m
    ₹650–4,600

  4. Drive  670 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Varanasicar car 670 km
    10h 2m
    ₹7,490–10,818

  5. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane CCU - VNS
    3h 18m
    ₹6,121–14,515

  6. Bus via Gaya

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Gayabus bus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater Executive Luxury
    2. Take the bus from Gaya to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    19h 20m

West Bengal to Varanasi by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket₹360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between West Bengal, India and Varanasi, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and two other 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.

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