The average train between Meerut and Varanasi takes 15h 1m and the fastest train takes 12h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Meerut 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 3 times a day between Meerut and Varanasi. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Meerut is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Varanasi at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

12h 58m • 1 change
Arrives next day

17h 30m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h 52m • 1 change
Arrives next day

12h 58m • 1 change
Arrives next day

17h 30m • 1 change

19h 35m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h 52m • 1 change
Arrives next day

12h 58m • 1 change
Arrives next day

17h 30m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h 52m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 48m • 1 change
Arrives next day

12h 58m • 1 change
Arrives next day

17h 30m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h 52m • 1 change
Arrives next day

12h 58m • 1 change
Arrives next day

17h 30m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Meerut to Varanasi? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Meerut to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Meerut station and arriving at Varanasi station via Ghaziabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
Meerut to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Meerut City station.
Meerut to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
The distance between Meerut and Varanasi is 664.2 km. The road distance is 781 km.
You can take a train from Meerut City to Varanasi Jn via Ghaziabad in around 13h 13m.