How to travel from Varanasi to Jabalpur, India

The distance between Varanasi and Jabalpur is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Varanasi to Jabalpur by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JabalpurVaranasi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Jabalpur.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jabalpur.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,765($85)
Operated by

Varanasi  Taxi Services

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Drive

Drive to Jabalpur.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance442km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varanasi and Jabalpur

There are several options for getting from Varanasi to Jabalpur by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,765 ($85).

The distance between Varanasi and Jabalpur is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 393km (244 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Varanasi and Jabalpur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Jabalpur is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx ₹6,765 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Jabalpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Varanasi and Jabalpur. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Varanasi and Jabalpur with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 8h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Jabalpur. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Jabalpur. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jabalpur. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Varanasi to Jabalpur. We recommend that you take the train to Jabalpur. instead which will take 8h 45m.

The closest major airport to Jabalpur is Jabalpur Airport (JLR) (JLR) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Jabalpur. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) (NAG) and Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) (BHO) 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 Jabalpur. The distance is around 442km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Jabalpur is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).

How do I get from Varanasi to Jabalpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Varanasi and Jabalpur

Transport options from Varanasi to Jabalpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
8h 45m
₹320($4)
every 3 hours492km (306 miles)
Taxi
6h 30m
₹6,765($85)
on demand442km (275 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
₹4,220($53)
on demand442km (275 miles)

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Airports near Jabalpur

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

JLR
Jabalpur Airport (JLR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Jabalpur
NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
International Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Jabalpur
BHO
Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
268km (166 miles) from Jabalpur