How to reach Varanasi, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Varanasi

How to Reach Varanasi

Varanasi is well connected by train, road as well as by air. It has two major railway stations, Varanasi Junction and the Mughal Sarai Junction. The city has its own airport with daily flights to Mumbai and Delhi. Buses are also available.

Most frequently searched routes to Varanasi

Route Name	Distance	Time	More Information
Delhi to Varanasi	817 km	11 hours 50 mins	View Details
Hyderabad to Varanasi	1,230 km	22 hours 45 mins	View Details
Mumbai to Varanasi	1,678 km	1 day 2 hours	View Details
Kolkata to Varanasi	683 km	11 hours 59 mins	View Details
Bangalore to Varanasi	1,819 km	1 day 6 hours	View Details
Chennai to Varanasi	1,855 km	1 day 8 hours	View Details
Agra to Varanasi	607 km	9 hours 13 mins	View Details
Jaipur to Varanasi	839 km	13 hours 7 mins	View Details
Pune to Varanasi	1,450 km	1 day 3 hours	View Details
Ahmedabad to Varanasi	1,409 km	21 hours 5 mins	View Details
Chandigarh to Varanasi	1,045 km	15 hours 9 mins	View Details
Jodhpur to Varanasi	1,174 km	18 hours 23 mins	View Details
Manali to Varanasi	1,337 km	22 hours 15 mins	View Details
Shimla to Varanasi	1,144 km	18 hours 12 mins	View Details
Gurgaon to Varanasi	821 km	11 hours 53 mins	View Details
Udaipur to Varanasi	1,151 km	16 hours 52 mins	View Details
Jaisalmer to Varanasi	1,395 km	22 hours 7 mins	View Details
Amritsar to Varanasi	1,249 km	18 hours 10 mins	View Details
Goa to Varanasi	1,846 km	1 day 10 hours	View Details
Ernakulam to Varanasi	2,358 km	1 day 15 hours	View Details

How to reach Varanasi by flight

Varanasi has an international airport, and though not many international flights arrive directly to Varanasi, almost all domestic airlines operate regular flights to and from this city. Jet Airways, Air India and Spice Jet operate the most frequent flights.

Nearest Airport: Varanasi

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How to reach Varanasi by road

The road connections to Varanasi are well maintained and convenient, and most tourists who travel to Uttar Pradesh usually club two or three nearby cities and commute between them by road. The distance to nearby cities like Allahabad, Kanpur and Gorakhpur are located within driving distance. National Highway 19 is the main connecting road.

How to reach Varanasi by train

Varanasi is a major railway station and almost all trains passing through northern India go to Varanasi. The Mughal Sarai Junction is another major station that is 18 kilometres away from the main city and has trains coming in from cities all over India.

Local transport in Varanasi

Cycle rickshaws as well as auto rickshaws are available in Varanasi for travel in local areas. Mini buses are also available within the city. Boats are used for tours of the River Ganga.