How to travel from Varanasi to Aurangabad, India

The distance between Varanasi and Aurangabad is around 1,175km (730 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Varanasi to Aurangabad 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

Fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Aurangabad (IXU).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹15,120($190)
Operated by

Air India Limited

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Train

Take the train to Manmad Jn and then to Aurangabad.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Aurangabad.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Distance1,175km (730 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varanasi and Aurangabad

There are several options for getting from Varanasi to Aurangabad by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 21h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,120 ($190).

The distance between Varanasi and Aurangabad is around 1,175km (730 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 994km (617 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Varanasi and Aurangabad by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Aurangabad is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₹15,120 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Aurangabad, 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 Varanasi and Aurangabad. It typically takes around 21h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Varanasi to Aurangabad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manmad Jn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 30m.

Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Aurangabad. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 30m, 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 Varanasi and Aurangabad. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Aurangabad (IXU). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Varanasi and Aurangabad. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) and arrive at Aurangabad (IXU) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Varanasi to Aurangabad. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Varanasi to Aurangabad typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) and and arrive into Aurangabad (IXU).

The closest major airport to Aurangabad is Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) (IXU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Aurangabad. Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) 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 Varanasi and Aurangabad. The distance is around 1,175km (730 miles) by road and it will take around 17hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Aurangabad is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₹15,120 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Varanasi and Aurangabad

Transport options from Varanasi to Aurangabad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 55m
₹15,120($190)
on demand1,558km (968 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
₹11,860($150)
every 2 hours1,699km (1,056 miles)
Fly to Mumbai (BOM), Train9h 20m
₹7,320($90)
4 times a day1,647km (1,023 miles)
Plane and Train10h 45m
₹11,540($145)
twice a week1,968km (1,223 miles)
Train + 1 similar
21h 30m
₹795($10)
once daily1,362km (846 miles)
Train via Bhusaval Jn21h 50m
₹795($10)
once daily1,340km (833 miles)
Drive
17hrs
₹11,060($140)
on demand1,175km (730 miles)

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Airports near Aurangabad

The following major airports near Aurangabad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXU
Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Aurangabad
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
207km (129 miles) from Aurangabad
BOM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Aurangabad