How to travel from Varanasi to Kurnool, India

The distance between Varanasi and Kurnool is around 1,329km (826 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Varanasi to Kurnool by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Kurnool City.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,690($170)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Prayagraj Jn and then to Kurnool City.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Secunderabad then take the bus to Kurnool.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,435($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kurnool.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Distance1,410km (876 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varanasi and Kurnool

There are several options for getting from Varanasi to Kurnool by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,690 ($170).

The distance between Varanasi and Kurnool is around 1,329km (826 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,176km (731 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Varanasi and Kurnool by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Kurnool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx ₹13,690 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Kurnool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Varanasi and Kurnool. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Varanasi to Kurnool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Prayagraj Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Kurnool. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 7h, 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 Kurnool. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Kurnool City. instead which will take 8h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Varanasi to Kurnool. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Kurnool City. instead which will take 8h 10m.

The closest major airport to Kurnool is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 161km (100 miles) from Kurnool. Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) and Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (BLR) 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 Kurnool. The distance is around 1,410km (876 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Kurnool is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ₹13,690 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Varanasi and Kurnool

Transport options from Varanasi to Kurnool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
8h 10m
₹13,690($170)
once a week1,329km (826 miles)
Fly to Cuddapah (CDP), Train8h 40m
₹13,770($175)
every 20 mins1,951km (1,212 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train10h 10m
₹9,790($125)
twice daily1,875km (1,165 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
₹955($12)
once a week1,850km (1,150 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 8h
₹1,435($18)
once daily1,829km (1,137 miles)
Drive
19h 45m
₹13,290($165)
on demand1,410km (876 miles)

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Airports near Kurnool

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

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Kurnool
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Kurnool
BLR
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
International Airport
Distance
295km (183 miles) from Kurnool