The average train between Howrah Station and Varanasi takes 11h 54m and the fastest train takes 9h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Howrah Station to Varanasi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Howrah Station and Varanasi. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howrah Station is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Varanasi at 2:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Howrah Jn and take an average of 11h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Howrah Station to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Howrah Station station and arriving at Varanasi station via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
Howrah Station to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Howrah Station to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. station.
The distance between Howrah Station and Varanasi is 621.2 km. The road distance is 681 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 10m.