The distance between Mysore and Varanasi is around 1,654km (1,028 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Mysore to Varanasi by bus, 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 Mysore (MYQ) to Varanasi (VNS).
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Take the train to Varanasi Jn.
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Take the bus to Hyderabad MGBS then Lucknow and then to Varanasi.
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There are several options for getting from Mysore to Varanasi by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 2 days. 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 ₹11,620 ($145).
The distance between Mysore and Varanasi is around 1,654km (1,028 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,595km (991 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Mysore and Varanasi by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mysore to Varanasi is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹11,620 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Mysore and Varanasi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mysore and Varanasi. It typically takes around 2 days and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mysore and Varanasi with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 2 days.
Indian Railways run train services between Mysore and Varanasi. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2 days, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mysore and Varanasi. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mysore to Varanasi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hyderabad MGBS, Lucknow and Alambagh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 6h.
KSRTC, Verma Travels and UPSRTC run regular bus services between Mysore and Varanasi. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Mysore and Varanasi. Flights depart from Mysore (MYQ) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Mysore to Varanasi. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Mysore to Varanasi typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Mysore (MYQ) 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 Mysore and Varanasi. The distance is around 1,918km (1,191 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mysore to Varanasi is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ₹9,870 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 4 similar | 4hrs | ₹11,620($145) | on demand | 1,654km (1,028 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 35m | ₹9,870($125) | every 2 hours | 1,661km (1,032 miles) |
Bus to Irrity, Fly | 7h 45m | ₹14,165($180) | twice daily | 1,875km (1,165 miles) |
Bus to Coimbatore Gandipuram Bus Stand, Fly | 9hrs | ₹11,940($150) | every 2 hours | 2,066km (1,284 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 50m | ₹14,485($180) | every 2 hours | 1,733km (1,077 miles) |
Train | 2 days | ₹1,275($16) | twice a week | 2,712km (1,685 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 6h | ₹5,255($66) | once daily | 2,328km (1,447 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₹15,520($195) | on demand | 1,918km (1,191 miles) |
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Air India Limited
KSRTC
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Verma Travels
UPSRTC
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Varanasi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.