How to travel from Varanasi to Jaipur, India

The distance between Varanasi and Jaipur is around 849km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 11h 15m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Jaipur.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jaipur.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,735($160)
Operated by

Vidhan Travels

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Drive

Drive to Jaipur.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Distance849km (527 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varanasi and Jaipur

There are several options for getting from Varanasi to Jaipur by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 11h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,735 ($160).

The distance between Varanasi and Jaipur is around 849km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 739km (459 miles)

It takes around 17h 15m to get from Varanasi and Jaipur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Jaipur is to take a taxi which takes around 11h 15m and will set you back approx ₹12,735 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Jaipur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Varanasi and Jaipur. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Varanasi and Jaipur with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 17h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Jaipur. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 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 Varanasi and Jaipur. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jaipur. instead which will take 11h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Varanasi to Jaipur. We recommend that you take the train to Jaipur. instead which will take 17h 15m.

The closest major airport to Jaipur is Jaipur Airport (JAI) (JAI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Jaipur. Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) 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 Jaipur. The distance is around 849km (527 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Jaipur is to take the train which takes, on average, 17h 15m and will usually cost around ₹480 ($6).

How do I get from Varanasi to Jaipur

Compare travel optionsbetween Varanasi and Jaipur

Transport options from Varanasi to Jaipur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
17h 15m
₹480($6)
once daily861km (535 miles)
Taxi
11h 15m
₹12,735($160)
on demand849km (527 miles)
Drive
11h 15m
₹6,925($87)
on demand849km (527 miles)

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Airports near Jaipur

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

JAI
Jaipur Airport (JAI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Jaipur
AGR
Agra Airport (AGR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Jaipur
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Jaipur