How to travel from Varanasi to Nanded, India

The distance between Varanasi and Nanded is around 1,048km (651 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Varanasi to Nanded by plane, train, bus 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 to Aurangabad (IXU), Train

Fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Aurangabad (IXU) then take the train to Nanded.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹15,360($195)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nanded.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nagpur then take the bus to Nanded.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,275($16)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nanded.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Distance1,048km (651 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varanasi and Nanded

There are several options for getting from Varanasi to Nanded by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,360 ($195).

The distance between Varanasi and Nanded is around 1,048km (651 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 897km (557 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Varanasi and Nanded by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Nanded is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx ₹15,360 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Nanded, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Varanasi and Nanded. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Varanasi to Nanded. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Nanded. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Nanded. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Aurangabad (IXU) then take the train to Nanded. instead which will take 8hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Varanasi to Nanded. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Nanded. instead which will take 9h 15m.

The closest major airport to Nanded is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 230km (143 miles) from Nanded. Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) (IXU) and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) (NAG) 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 Nanded. The distance is around 1,048km (651 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Nanded is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around ₹13,925 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Varanasi and Nanded

Transport options from Varanasi to Nanded
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Aurangabad (IXU), Train + 2 similar
8hrs
₹15,360($195)
every 3 hours1,798km (1,117 miles)
Plane and Train9h 15m
₹13,925($175)
4 times a day1,361km (846 miles)
Fly to Nagpur (NAG), Train13h 15m
₹9,870($125)
3 times a week2,001km (1,243 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
₹1,035($13)
twice a week1,505km (935 miles)
Train and Bus
24h 20m
₹1,275($16)
once a week1,368km (850 miles)
Drive
15h 10m
₹9,870($125)
on demand1,048km (651 miles)

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Airports near Nanded

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

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Nanded
IXU
Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Nanded
NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
International Airport
Distance
276km (172 miles) from Nanded