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There are 5 ways to get from Bandel to Varanasi by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Line 13180 train, line 31828 train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandel Jn to Naihati Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Naihati Jn to Dum Dumtrain train
    3. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane CCU - VNS
    4h 18m
    ₹6,219–17,445

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandel Jn to Kashitrain train 13009
    13h 19m
    ₹340–2,700

  3. Bus via Dhanbad

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    14h 28m
    ₹1,871–6,831

  4. Drive  639.8 km

    1. Drive from Bandel to Varanasicar car 639.8 km
    9h 34m
    ₹6,259–9,041

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    15h 33m
    ₹1,148–4,138

Bandel to Varanasi by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₹340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Bandel, India and Varanasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Bandel Jn to Kashi once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 13h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bandel Jn to Varanasi via Howrah Jn, Howrah Bus stand, Kolkata, and Dhanbad in around 14h 28m.

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