There are 6 ways to get from Gwalior to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane GWL - VNS
5h 18m₹7,741–22,934Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Varanasi Jntrain 04137 / ...
13h 5m₹310–2,400Train via Agra
- Take the train from Gwalior Jn. to Agra Cantttrain 22221 / ...
- Take the train from Agra Cantt to Banarastrain 20176 / ...
9h 19m₹460–3,548Bus
- Take the bus from Gwalior to Agrabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Agra to Varanasibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
13h 22mDrive 561.3 km
- Drive from Gwalior to Varanasicar 561.3 km
7h 54m₹6,291–9,087Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gwalior to Varanasitaxi 561.3 km
7h 54m₹7,000–9,000
Gwalior to Varanasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gwalior to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Gwalior to Varanasi is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gwalior to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Gwalior and arriving at Varanasi via Agra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gwalior Jn. and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Gwalior and Varanasi is 508 km. The road distance is 561.3 km.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Varanasi without a car is to train via Agra which takes 9h 19m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Gwalior to Varanasi, including transfers.
Gwalior to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Gwalior station.
Gwalior to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gwalior Jn. station.
The best way to get from Gwalior to Varanasi is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can train via Agra, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 9h 19m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 22m.
What companies run services between Gwalior, India and Varanasi, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gwalior Jn. to Banaras via Agra Cantt in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Varanasi Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–22,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Gwalior Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–31,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Agra Cantt to Banaras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Gwalior Jn. to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Gwalior to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Agra to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Gwalior to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Agra to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Gwalior to Agra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Ashu Tour And Travels
- Phone
- +91 930 222 6651
- Website
- ashutourandtravels.co.in
Rai Travels And Tours
- Phone
- +91 930 049 3210
Shri Krishna Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 744 700 5326
- Website
- facebook.com
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Gwalior to Varanasi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Agra station.
Gwalior to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Agra Cantt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwalior to Varanasi is 561 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Gwalior to Varanasi.
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