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

The cheapest way to get from Kullu to Varanasi is to bus and train which costs ₹850 - ₹4,700 and takes 23h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kullu to Varanasi is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹19,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kullu and Varanasi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kullu to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kullu and arriving at Varanasi Cantt via FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT and Mohan Sarai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

How far is it from Kullu to Varanasi?

The distance between Kullu and Varanasi is 1225 km. The road distance is 1152.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kullu to Varanasi without a car is to taxi and train which takes 20h 33m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹7,500.

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

It takes approximately 20h 33m to get from Kullu to Varanasi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kullu to Varanasi bus from?

Kullu to Varanasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kullu station.

Bus or fly from Kullu to Varanasi?

The best way to get from Kullu to Varanasi is to bus which takes 26h and costs ₹1,800 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹6,000 - ₹19,000 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Kullu to Varanasi bus arrive?

Kullu to Varanasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate station.

Can I drive from Kullu to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kullu to Varanasi is 1153 km. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Kullu to Varanasi.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Kullu to Varanasi - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and night bus

There are 10 ways to get from Kullu to Varanasi by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, night bus, or plane

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

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Kullu to Nangal Damtaxi
2. Take the train from Nangal Dam to Varanasi Jntrain 12326
20h 33m
₹3,475–7,227
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kullu to Chandigarhbus
2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Varanasi Jntrain 22356
23h 27m
₹870–4,605
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kullu to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gatebus FlixBus IN0210A / ...
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Mohansaraibus FlixBus IN0426
26h
₹1,814–6,287
Drive 1,152.9 km
1. Drive from Kullu to Varanasicar 1,152.9 km
17h 45m
₹12,475–18,019
Bus, night bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport
1. Take the bus from Kullu to Mandibus
2. Take the night bus from Mandi ISBT to Chandigarhnightbus
3. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXC - VNS
12h 39m
₹6,973–15,391
Bus via Lucknow
1. Take the bus from Kullu to Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gatebus
2. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate to Lucknow Singar Nagarbus
3. Take the bus from Alambagh to Varanasibus
28h 21m
₹1,541–4,750
Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport
1. Take the taxi from Kullu to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi
2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane DHM - VNS
9h 53m
₹17,906–32,153
Fly Kulu to Varanasi Airport
1. Fly from Kulu (KUU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KUU - VNS
6h 22m
₹6,337–18,390
Bus, night bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kullu to Mandibus
2. Take the night bus from Mandi ISBT to Chandigarhnightbus
3. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane IXC - LKO
4. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain
12h 47m
₹5,653–12,581
Bus, night bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kullu to Mandibus
2. Take the night bus from Mandi ISBT to Chandigarhnightbus
3. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane IXC - PAT
4. Take the train from Danapur to Varanasi Jntrain
12h 55m
₹7,343–17,141

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

56Weekly Planes

6h 11mAverage Duration

₹6,335Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,225 km
Duration: 20h 33m

What companies run services between Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India and Varanasi, India?

You can take a bus from FlixBus Kullu to Varanasi Cantt via FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate, FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT, and Mohan Sarai in around 26h. Alternatively, Helitrans and IndiGo Airlines fly from Kulu (KUU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 6 times a week.

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