How to travel from Bhilai to Varanasi, India

The distance between Bhilai and Varanasi is around 646km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bhilai to Varanasi by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Raipur (RPR) to Varanasi (VNS).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,550($120)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Varanasi Jn.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Varanasi.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance670km (416 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bhilai and Varanasi

There are several options for getting from Bhilai to Varanasi by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,550 ($120).

The distance between Bhilai and Varanasi is around 646km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Bhilai and Varanasi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bhilai to Varanasi is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ₹9,550 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Bhilai and Varanasi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bhilai and Varanasi. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bhilai to Varanasi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bhilai Power House. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Bhilai and Varanasi. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bhilai and Varanasi. We recommend that you fly from Raipur (RPR) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bhilai and Varanasi. Flights depart from Raipur (RPR) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS) - via Bhubaneswar (BBI). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Bhilai to Varanasi. There is however a flight that goes via Bhubaneswar (BBI). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bhilai to Varanasi typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Raipur (RPR) and and arrive into Varanasi (VNS).

The closest major airport to Varanasi is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) (VNS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Varanasi. Allahabad Airport (IXD) (IXD) and Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bhilai and Varanasi. The distance is around 670km (416 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhilai to Varanasi is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ₹9,550 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bhilai and Varanasi

Transport options from Bhilai to Varanasi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 60m
₹9,550($120)
on demand1,150km (715 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
₹7,085($89)
every 2 hours646km (401 miles)
Train
19h 45m
₹795($10)
once daily872km (542 miles)
Drive
10hrs
₹6,285($79)
on demand670km (416 miles)

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Airports near Varanasi

The following major airports near Varanasi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

VNS
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Varanasi
IXD
Allahabad Airport (IXD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Varanasi
GAY
Gaya Airport (GAY)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Varanasi