There are 6 ways to get from Haridwar to Varanasi by plane, train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Dehra Dun • 3 h 59 min
$66 - $210
Cheapest option
Bus • 23 h 31 min
$10 - $17
4 alternative options
Train to Delhi, fly • 7 h 46 min
$52 - $174
Train • 17 h 45 min
$14 - $22
Taxi • 11 h 20 min
$110 - $140
Drive • 11 h 20 min
$75 - $120
Questions & Answers
No, there is no direct bus from Haridwar to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Haridwar and arriving at Varanasi via Lucknow Charbagh Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 h 31 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haridwar Junction (HW) and arriving at Varanasi Junction (BSB). Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 h 45 min.
The distance between Haridwar and Varanasi is 702 km. The road distance is 778.8 km.
The best way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 17 h 45 min and costs .
It takes approximately 3 h 59 min to get from Haridwar to Varanasi, including transfers.
Haridwar to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Haridwar station.
Haridwar to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Haridwar Junction (HW) station.
The best way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi is to fly which takes 3 h 59 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 17 h 45 min, you could also bus, which costs and takes 23 h 31 min.
There is no direct flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Varanasi Airport. The quickest flight takes 3 h 35 min and has one stopover.
Haridwar to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Varanasi station.
- Distance: 438.9 miles
- Duration: 3 h 59 min
What companies run services between Haridwar, India and Varanasi, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Jet Airways and five other airlines fly from Haridwar to Varanasi every 3 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Haridwar to Varanasi 3 times a day. Tickets cost $14 - $22 and the journey takes 17 h 45 min.
- Website
- jetairways.com
Flights from Dehra Dun to Varanasi via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $210
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $320
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Dehra Dun to Varanasi via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $180
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 26 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $230
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Dehra Dun to Varanasi via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 20 min
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $55 - $220
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $250
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi via Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $250
- Website
- airvistara.com
Flights from Dehra Dun to Varanasi via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $280
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 23 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $300
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $240
- Website
- jetairways.com
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $360
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Haridwar Junction (HW) to New Delhi (NDLS)
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $15
- Book at
- irctc.co.in
Train from Haridwar Junction (HW) to Varanasi Junction (BSB)
- Ave. Duration
- 17 h 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14 - $22
- Book at
- irctc.co.in
Bus from Haridwar to Charbagh
- Ave. Duration
- 16 h 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $10
- Schedules at
- upsrtconline.co.in
Bus from Lucknow Charbagh Station to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $8
- Schedules at
- upsrtconline.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 20 min
- Estimated price
- $110 - $140
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- olacabs.com
Want to know more about travelling around India
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Haridwar to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Junction (BSB) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haridwar to Varanasi is 779 km. It takes approximately 11 h 20 min to drive from Haridwar to Varanasi.
Air India Limited, Spicejet, Vistara and three other airlines offer flights from Dehra Dun Airport to Varanasi Airport.
There are 338+ hotels available in Varanasi. Prices start at $8 USD per night.
The best way to get from Haridwar to Dehra Dun Airport is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs .