The distance between Mumbai and Varanasi is around 1,288km (800 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mumbai 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 Mumbai (BOM) to Varanasi (VNS).
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Take the train to Kashi.
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There are several options for getting from Mumbai to Varanasi by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,175 ($65).
The distance between Mumbai and Varanasi is around 1,288km (800 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,253km (779 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Mumbai and Varanasi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mumbai to Varanasi is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₹5,175 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Mumbai and Varanasi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mumbai and Varanasi. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mumbai and Varanasi with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 2h.
Indian Railways run train services between Mumbai and Varanasi. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Mumbai and Varanasi. We recommend that you fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes you can fly from Mumbai and Varanasi. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Mumbai and Varanasi with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.
Spicejet, GoAir, Air India Limited, Vistara and IndiGo Airlines fly between Mumbai and Varanasi. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) and and arrive into Varanasi (VNS). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.
The flight from Mumbai to Varanasi typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) 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 Mumbai and Varanasi. The distance is around 1,470km (913 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mumbai to Varanasi is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₹5,175 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 20m | ₹5,175($65) | every 15 mins | 1,288km (800 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 15m | ₹8,755($110) | every 2 hours | 1,306km (811 miles) |
Train | 1 day 2h | ₹795($10) | twice daily | 1,498km (931 miles) |
Drive | 21h 20m | ₹11,940($150) | on demand | 1,470km (913 miles) |
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The following major airports near Varanasi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.