How to travel from Thane to Varanasi, India

The distance between Thane and Varanasi is around 1,299km (807 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Thane 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Varanasi (VNS).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,255($66)
Operated by

Spicejet

+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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train
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Train

Take the train to Bhulanpur.

  • Duration24h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Varanasi.

  • Duration20h 60m
  • Distance1,443km (896 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thane and Varanasi

There are several options for getting from Thane to Varanasi by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,255 ($66).

The distance between Thane and Varanasi is around 1,299km (807 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,237km (769 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Thane and Varanasi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Thane to Varanasi is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₹5,255 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Thane and Varanasi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thane and Varanasi. It typically takes around 24h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Thane and Varanasi with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 24h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Thane and Varanasi. Trains depart once daily and will take around 24h 15m, 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 Thane and Varanasi. We recommend that you fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Varanasi (VNS). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Thane 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 Thane and Varanasi with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

Spicejet, GoAir, Air India Limited, Vistara and IndiGo Airlines fly between Thane and Varanasi. Flights depart from Mumbai (BOM) and and arrive into Varanasi (VNS). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Thane 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Thane and Varanasi. The distance is around 1,443km (896 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thane to Varanasi is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₹5,255 ($66).

How do I get from Thane to Varanasi

Compare travel optionsbetween Thane and Varanasi

Transport options from Thane to Varanasi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
₹5,255($66)
every 15 mins1,299km (807 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
₹8,835($110)
every 2 hours1,316km (818 miles)
Train + 1 similar
24h 15m
₹955($12)
once daily1,454km (903 miles)
Train to Varanasi City24h 50m
₹795($10)
every 20 mins1,455km (904 miles)
Drive
20h 60m
₹11,700($145)
on demand1,443km (896 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