- Distance: 6.6 km
- Duration: 10 min
The average train between Varanasi and Sarnath takes 10 min and the fastest train takes 9 min. The train service runs several times per day from Varanasi to Sarnath. 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 Varanasi and Sarnath. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Varanasi is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Sarnath at 10:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi City station and arriving at Sarnath station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
Varanasi to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi City station.
Varanasi to Sarnath train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sarnath station.
The distance between Varanasi and Sarnath is 7 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi City to Sarnath 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹100–850 and the journey takes 11 min.
