The average train between Howrah and Varanasi takes 13h 13m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Howrah and Varanasi. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howrah is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Varanasi at 2:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah station and arriving at Varanasi station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 13h 13m.
Howrah to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Howrah to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
The distance between Howrah and Varanasi is 619.4 km. The road distance is 760 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Varanasi Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 30m.