The train between Howrah and Varanasi takes 11h 20m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Howrah 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 once a week between Howrah and Varanasi. The service departs Howrah at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Varanasi at 00:10:00. All services require a transfer at Seldah and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Howrah station and arriving at Varanasi station via Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Howrah to Varanasi train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), depart from Sealdah station.
Howrah to Varanasi train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
The distance between Howrah and Varanasi is 619.4 km. The road distance is 695 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h.
