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How to get fromKandy to Varanasiby bus, plane, train or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Varanasi by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Thanamalwilabus bus
    2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane WRZ - VNS
    20h 20m
    ₹14,173–44,460

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Varanasi Jntrain train
    2d 9h
    ₹8,778–18,997

  3. Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane BTC - VNS
    19h 52m
    ₹12,898–46,547

  4. Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane CMB - VNS
    12h 32m
    ₹33,310–61,340

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Varanasi, India?

You can take a flight from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Varanasi City Centre via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Varanasi Airport (VNS), and Varanasi Airport in around 12h 32m.

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