How to travel from Kurnool to Varanasi, India

The distance between Kurnool and Varanasi is around 1,311km (814 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kurnool to Varanasi by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Varanasi (VNS).

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,690($170)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Prayagraj Jn and then to Varanasi Jn.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hyderabad MGBS then take the train to Varanasi Jn.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,435($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Varanasi.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Distance1,435km (891 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurnool and Varanasi

There are several options for getting from Kurnool to Varanasi by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,690 ($170).

The distance between Kurnool and Varanasi is around 1,311km (814 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,176km (731 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Kurnool and Varanasi by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kurnool to Varanasi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx ₹13,690 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Kurnool and Varanasi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurnool and Varanasi. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kurnool to Varanasi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Prayagraj Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kurnool and Varanasi. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 8h, 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 Kurnool and Varanasi. We recommend that you take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 7h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurnool to Varanasi. We recommend that you take the train to Malakpet then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 7h 45m.

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 Kurnool and Varanasi. The distance is around 1,435km (891 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurnool to Varanasi is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around ₹13,690 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kurnool and Varanasi

Transport options from Kurnool to Varanasi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
7h 45m
₹13,690($170)
twice daily1,311km (814 miles)
Train to Cuddapah, Fly8h 40m
₹13,770($175)
twice daily1,626km (1,010 miles)
Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly10h 55m
₹9,790($125)
5 times a week1,877km (1,166 miles)
Train
1 day 8h
₹955($12)
once a week1,851km (1,150 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 8h
₹1,435($18)
once daily1,830km (1,137 miles)
Drive
19h 45m
₹13,530($170)
on demand1,435km (891 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