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How to get fromKota to Varanasiby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kota to Varanasi by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Banarastrain train 09195 / ...
    15h 16m
    ₹672–3,674

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    19h 20m
    ₹1,065–5,362

  3. Drive  828.6 km

    1. Drive from Kota to Varanasicar car 828.6 km
    11h 27m
    ₹9,275–13,397

  4. Bus to Dabok Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhatewarbus bus
    2. Fly from Dabok Airport (UDR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane UDR - VNS
    11h 1m
    ₹8,634–17,727

  5. Train via Varanasi Jn

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 13240 / ...
    20h 29m
    ₹702–3,874

  6. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sogaria to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DEL - VNS
    9h 53m
    ₹5,897–10,246

  7. Bus to Hindon, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kota Rajasthan to Delhibus bus
    2. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane HDO - VNS
    8h 43m
    ₹6,536–22,785

  8. Train, train to Jaipur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sawai Madhopurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipurtrain train
    3. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane JAI - VNS
    11h 23m
    ₹8,141–17,197

  9. Bus to Ajmer Kishangarh Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Arodram Circle kota to Ajmer Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Ajmer Kishangarh Airport (KQH) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane KQH - VNS
    10h 45m
    ₹9,505–20,791

Kota to Varanasi by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,065Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 927.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 16m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kota Jn to Banaras 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹440–3,400 and the journey takes 15h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota to Varanasi via Lucknow in around 19h 20m.

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