How to travel from Taj Mahal to Varanasi, India
The distance between Taj Mahal and Varanasi is around 608km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Taj Mahal to Varanasi by taxi, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Varanasi → Taj Mahal if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Gwalior Jn., Fly
Take the train to Gwalior Jn. then fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Varanasi (VNS).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost₹12,495($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Varanasi.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₹9,550($120)
One Way Cab
+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Taj Mahal and Varanasi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taj Mahal to Varanasi by taxi, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ₹7,480 ($95) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,495 ($155).
The distance between Taj Mahal and Varanasi is around 608km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 536km (333 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Taj Mahal and Varanasi by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Taj Mahal to Varanasi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₹12,495 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Taj Mahal and Varanasi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ₹7,480 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taj Mahal and Varanasi. We recommend that you take the train to Gwalior Jn. then fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taj Mahal and Varanasi. We recommend that you take the train to Gwalior Jn. then fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taj Mahal to Varanasi. We recommend that you take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin then fly from Delhi (DEL) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 6h 35m.
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 Taj Mahal and Varanasi. The distance is around 608km (378 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taj Mahal to Varanasi is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around ₹9,550 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taj Mahal and Varanasi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Gwalior Jn., Fly + 2 similar | 4h 35m | ₹12,495($155) | every 30 mins | 1,103km (685 miles) |
| Train to Gandhinagar Jpr, Fly | 5h 55m | ₹11,620($145) | every 20 mins | 990km (615 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 35m | ₹7,480($95) | hourly | 914km (568 miles) |
Taxi | 7h 50m | ₹9,550($120) | on demand | 608km (378 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | ₹4,935($62) | on demand | 608km (378 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taj Mahal and Varanasi
Airlines
Spicejet
IndiGo Airlines
GoAir
Vistara
Air India Limited
Bus companies
Intrcity Smartbus
UPSRTC
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Varanasi
The following major airports near Varanasi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Varanasi
Allahabad Airport (IXD)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Varanasi
Gaya Airport (GAY)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Varanasi