What is the cheapest way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi?

The cheapest way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 17h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi?

The fastest way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.

Is there a direct bus between Haridwar and Varanasi?

No, there is no direct bus from Haridwar to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Haridwar and arriving at Varanasi Cantt via FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT and Mohan Sarai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Haridwar and Varanasi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haridwar Jn and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 47m.

How far is it from Haridwar to Varanasi?

The distance between Haridwar and Varanasi is 764 km. The road distance is 770 km.

How do I travel from Haridwar to Varanasi without a car?

The best way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 17h 47m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,200.

How long does it take to get from Haridwar to Varanasi?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Haridwar to Varanasi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haridwar to Varanasi bus from?

Haridwar to Varanasi bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, depart from Haridwar station.

Where do I catch the Haridwar to Varanasi train from?

Haridwar to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Haridwar Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Haridwar to Varanasi?

The best way to get from Haridwar to Varanasi is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 17h 47m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹5,500 and takes 20h 36m.

Where does the Haridwar to Varanasi bus arrive?

Haridwar to Varanasi bus services, operated by Laxmi Holidays, arrive at Kashmiri Gate station.

Where does the Haridwar to Varanasi train arrive?

Haridwar to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.

Can I drive from Haridwar to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Haridwar to Varanasi is 770 km. It takes approximately 11h 25m to drive from Haridwar to Varanasi.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1763+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Haridwar to Varanasi - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Haridwar to Varanasi by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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Fly Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport
best
1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DED - VNS
7h 31m
₹6,680–13,805
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 13010 / ...
17h 47m
₹410–3,200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haridwar to Kashmiri Gatebus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Mohansaraibus FlixBus IN0426
20h 36m
₹1,487–5,441
Drive 770 km
1. Drive from Haridwar to Varanasicar 770 km
11h 25m
₹8,592–12,410
Fly Dehradun Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane DED - LKO
2. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain
8h 5m
₹5,460–10,995
Train to Hindon, fly to Varanasi Airport
1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Anand Vihar Terminaltrain
2. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane HDO - VNS
8h 24m
₹5,419–17,774
Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport
1. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Anand Vihar Terminaltrain
2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DEL - VNS
9h 46m
₹5,394–14,514
Fly Dehradun Airport to Allahabad, train
1. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Allahabad (IXD)plane DED - IXD
2. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain
23h 19m
₹10,812–22,987

Haridwar to Varanasi by train

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17h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 763.5 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Haridwar Jn to Varanasi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹410–3,200 and the journey takes 17h 47m.

Airlines

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Flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h 12m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₹8,000–15,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport via Ahmedabad

Ave. Duration: 5h 25m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ₹8,000–15,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport via Bengaluru

Ave. Duration: 6h 30m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₹8,000–15,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Varanasi Airport via Hyderabad

Ave. Duration: 6h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₹8,000–15,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport

Ave. Duration: 1h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₹4,600–8,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport

Ave. Duration: 3h
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₹4,600–8,000

Flights from Hindon to Varanasi Airport

Ave. Duration: 1h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₹5,000–11,000

Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₹4,900–12,000

Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Khajuraho

Ave. Duration: 2h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: ₹4,900–12,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Indira Gandhi International Airport

Ave. Duration: 16h 15m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₹7,000–22,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Bengaluru

Ave. Duration: 17h 5m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₹15,000–24,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Mumbai

Ave. Duration: 19h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₹12,000–23,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Hyderabad

Ave. Duration: 23h 15m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: ₹12,000–23,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Bhubaneswar

Ave. Duration: 26h 35m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: ₹11,000–23,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Jaipur, Indira Gandhi International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 15m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: ₹8,500–23,000

Flights from Dehradun Airport to Allahabad via Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: ₹9,000–23,000

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