There are 4 ways to get from Ayodhya to Varanasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayodhya to Varanasi Jntrain 14226 / ...
3h 39m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Ayodhya to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / ...
5hDrive 199 km
- Drive from Ayodhya to Varanasicar 199 km
2h 55m₹2,225–3,213Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ayodhya to Varanasitaxi 199 km
2h 55m₹4,400–5,500
Ayodhya to Varanasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ayodhya to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ayodhya to Varanasi is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ayodhya and arriving at Varanasi. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ayodhya and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Ayodhya and Varanasi is 200 km. The road distance is 199 km.
The best way to get from Ayodhya to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Ayodhya to Varanasi Jn takes 3h 39m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Ayodhya to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ayodhya station.
Ayodhya to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ayodhya station.
The best way to get from Ayodhya to Varanasi is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Ayodhya, India and Varanasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ayodhya to Varanasi Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Ayodhya to Varanasi 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ayodhya to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ayodhya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ayodhya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- gaurvsinghrajput044@gmail.com
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Ayodhya to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
Ayodhya Dham Tour & Travels
- Phone
- +91 99 56 52 57 78
Urban Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 73 48 48 51 51
- Website
- theurbancabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ayodhya to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Varanasi station.
Ayodhya to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayodhya to Varanasi is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ayodhya to Varanasi.
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