The average train between Kota and Varanasi takes 18h 2m and the fastest train takes 17h 45m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Kota 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 twice a week between Kota and Varanasi. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kota is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Varanasi at 2:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kota to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Kota station and arriving at Varanasi station via Banaras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.
Kota to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kota Jn station.
Kota to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Banaras station.
The distance between Kota and Varanasi is 721.3 km. The road distance is 910 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Kota Jn to Banaras twice a week. Tickets cost ₹440–3,400 and the journey takes 14h 55m.