How to travel from Varanasi to Kaziranga National Park, India

The distance between Varanasi and Kaziranga National Park is around 1,253km (779 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 40m.

3 routes found

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

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Jorhat (JRH) then take a taxi to Kaziranga National Park.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,530($170)
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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Rangapara North then take a taxi to Kaziranga National Park.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,420($43)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kaziranga National Park.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Distance1,253km (779 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varanasi and Kaziranga National Park

There are several options for getting from Varanasi to Kaziranga National Park by train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹3,420 ($43) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,530 ($170).

The distance between Varanasi and Kaziranga National Park is around 1,253km (779 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,048km (651 miles)

It takes around 23h 30m to get from Varanasi and Kaziranga National Park by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Kaziranga National Park is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ₹13,530 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Kaziranga National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹3,420 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Varanasi and Kaziranga National Park. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Jorhat (JRH) then take a taxi to Kaziranga National Park. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Varanasi and Kaziranga National Park. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Jorhat (JRH) then take a taxi to Kaziranga National Park. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Varanasi to Kaziranga National Park. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Jorhat (JRH) then take a taxi to Kaziranga National Park. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Kaziranga National Park is Tezpur Airport (TEZ) (TEZ) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Kaziranga National Park. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) (GAU) and Imphal Airport (IMF) (IMF) 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 Kaziranga National Park. The distance is around 1,253km (779 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Kaziranga National Park is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 23h 30m and will usually cost around ₹3,420 ($43).

How do I get from Varanasi to Kaziranga National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Varanasi and Kaziranga National Park

Transport options from Varanasi to Kaziranga National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
4h 40m
₹13,530($170)
on demand1,502km (934 miles)
Train and Taxi
23h 30m
₹3,420($43)
twice a week1,308km (813 miles)
Drive
18h 30m
₹10,185($130)
on demand1,253km (779 miles)

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Airports near Kaziranga National Park

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

TEZ
Tezpur Airport (TEZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Kaziranga National Park
GAU
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
International Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Kaziranga National Park
IMF
Imphal Airport (IMF)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Kaziranga National Park