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

The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Varanasi is to train via Sealdah which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Howrah to Varanasi is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.

Is there a direct train between Howrah and Varanasi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Howrah to Varanasi?

The distance between Howrah and Varanasi is 686 km. The road distance is 664.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Howrah to Varanasi without a car is to train via Sealdah which takes 12h 24m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Howrah to Varanasi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howrah to Varanasi train from?

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

Train or fly from Howrah to Varanasi?

The best way to get from Howrah to Varanasi is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train via Sealdah, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Howrah to Varanasi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Howrah to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Varanasi is 665 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Howrah to Varanasi.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Howrah to Varanasi - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Varanasi by plane, train, or car

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Fly to Varanasi Airport
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane CCU - VNS
5h 26m
₹6,568–12,093
Train via Sealdah
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jntrain 22317
12h 24m
₹368–2,880
Drive 664.9 km
1. Drive from Howrah to Varanasicar 664.9 km
9h 54m
₹7,231–10,444
Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane CCU - PAT
2. Take the train from Danapur to Varanasi Jntrain
7h 42m
₹4,738–11,843
Fly to Gaya, train
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY)plane CCU - GAY
2. Take the train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train
6h 51m
₹5,358–12,643
Train
1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 12333 / ...
13h 30m
₹380–3,000

Howrah to Varanasi by train

36Weekly Trains

13h 30mAverage Duration

₹380Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.3 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Varanasi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h.

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