The distance between Delhi and Varanasi is around 718km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Delhi 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.
👋 Also check out Varanasi → Delhi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Delhi (DEL) to Varanasi (VNS).
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There are several options for getting from Delhi to Varanasi by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,890 ($74).
The distance between Delhi and Varanasi is around 718km (446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681km (423 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Delhi and Varanasi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Delhi to Varanasi is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹5,890 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Delhi and Varanasi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Delhi and Varanasi. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Delhi and Varanasi with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 10h 50m.
Indian Railways run train services between Delhi and Varanasi. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Delhi and Varanasi. We recommend that you fly from Delhi (DEL) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 4hrs.
Yes you can fly from Delhi and Varanasi. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Delhi and Varanasi with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.
Spicejet, Air India Limited, Vistara, GoAir and IndiGo Airlines fly between Delhi and Varanasi. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and and arrive into Varanasi (VNS). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.
The flight from Delhi to Varanasi typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Delhi and Varanasi. The distance is around 809km (503 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Delhi to Varanasi is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₹5,890 ($74).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4hrs | ₹5,890($74) | every 20 mins | 718km (446 miles) |
Train | 10h 50m | ₹480($6) | every 4 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
Drive | 10h 5m | ₹6,605($83) | on demand | 809km (503 miles) |
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The following major airports near Varanasi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.