There are 6 ways to get from Delhi to Varanasi by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Hindon
best- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane HDO - VNS
1h 54m₹6,023–21,387Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jntrain 12562 / ...
10h 50m₹380–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillarbus FlixBus IN0426 / ...
15h 40m₹650–4,000Drive 783.5 km
- Drive from Delhi to Varanasicar 783.5 km
8h 15m₹8,770–12,667Taxi
- Take the taxi from Delhi to Varanasitaxi 783.5 km
8h 15m₹13,000–17,000Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DEL - VNS
3h 11m₹5,336–7,697
Delhi to Varanasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Varanasi is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹4,000 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Varanasi is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹22,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT and arriving at FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Delhi and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Delhi and Varanasi is 693 km. The road distance is 783.5 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Delhi to Varanasi, including transfers.
Delhi to Varanasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT station.
Delhi to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Varanasi is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹22,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 50m, you could also bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,000 and takes 15h 40m.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Varanasi, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Khajuraho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Hindon to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–19,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–7,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,855
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹650–900
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Chiku Cab
- Phone
- +918448445504
- Website
- chikucab.com
Meru Cabs
- Phone
- +911144224422
- Website
- meru.in
OLA cabs
- Phone
- +91 9226547777
- Website
- olacabs.com
Rajasthan Cab
- Phone
- +91 9358811941
- Website
- rajasthancab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Delhi to Varanasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar station.
Delhi to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Varanasi is 784 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Delhi to Varanasi.
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