The distance between Indore and Varanasi is around 813km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Indore 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 from Indore (IDR) to Varanasi (VNS).
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Take the train to Varanasi Jn.
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There are several options for getting from Indore to Varanasi by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 20h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,860 ($150).
The distance between Indore and Varanasi is around 813km (505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 781km (485 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Indore and Varanasi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Indore to Varanasi is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₹11,860 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Indore and Varanasi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Indore and Varanasi. It typically takes around 20h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Indore and Varanasi with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 20h 50m.
Indian Railways run train services between Indore and Varanasi. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 20h 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 Indore and Varanasi. We recommend that you fly from Indore (IDR) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes you can fly from Indore and Varanasi. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS) - via Kolkata (CCU). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Indore to Varanasi. There is however a flight that goes via Kolkata (CCU). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Indore to Varanasi typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) 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 Indore and Varanasi. The distance is around 885km (550 miles) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Indore to Varanasi is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ₹11,860 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 45m | ₹11,860($150) | every 20 mins | 1,971km (1,225 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | ₹7,085($89) | every 2 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
Train | 20h 50m | ₹635($8) | 4 times a week | 1,139km (708 miles) |
Drive | 13hrs | ₹7,165($90) | on demand | 885km (550 miles) |
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Indian Railways
The following major airports near Varanasi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.