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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Varanasi is to bus and fly and train which costs ₹15,000 - ₹46,000 and takes 17h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Varanasi is to bus and fly which takes 15h 33m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹47,000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Varanasi?

The distance between Istanbul and Varanasi is 5302 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 33m to get from Istanbul to Varanasi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Varanasi?

Varanasi is 2h 30m ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 2:35 PM in Istanbul and 5:05 PM in Varanasi.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1798+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Istanbul to Varanasi - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Varanasi by bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Varanasi Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)IST - VNS
15h 33m
₹16,789–46,237
Bus, fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)IST - LKO
3. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jn
17h 1m
₹15,499–45,287
Bus, fly to Allahabad
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Allahabad (IXD)IST - IXD
3. Take the bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasi
20h 15m
₹21,789–61,347
Bus, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)IST - PAT
3. Take the train from Patna Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
17h 29m
₹18,929–52,647
Bus, fly to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ)IST - AYJ
3. Take the train from Ayodhya to Varanasi Jn
19h 24m
₹18,119–52,837
Bus, fly to Gorakhpur Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)IST - GOP
3. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Varanasi Jn
21h 50m
₹20,829–62,517

Istanbul (IST) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

24Weekly Planes

13h 53mAverage Duration

₹16,233Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 5,301.5 km
Duration: 15h 33m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Varanasi, India?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Varanasi. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS), then take the taxi to Varanasi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Allahabad (IXD), take the taxi to Prayagraj Civil Lines, then take the bus to Varanasi.

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