There are 5 ways to get from Mathura to Varanasi by train, plane, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Train, fly
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Take the train from Mathura Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddin
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Fly from Delhi (DEL) to Varanasi (VNS)
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Mathura Jn to Varanasi Jn
3 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Mathura to Alambagh
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Take the bus from Alambagh to Varanasi
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Mathura to Varanasi
Drive
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Drive from Mathura to Varanasi
Mathura to Varanasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mathura to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹1,600 and takes 15h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Mathura to Varanasi is to train and fly which costs ₹3,900 - ₹10,000 and takes 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct bus from Mathura to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Mathura and arriving at Varanasi via Alambagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mathura Jn and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 20m.
It is 585 km from Mathura to Varanasi. It is approximately 672.2 km to drive.
The best way to get from Mathura to Varanasi without a car is to bus which takes 14h 58m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Mathura to Varanasi, including transfers.
Mathura to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Mathura station.
Mathura to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mathura Jn station.
The best way to get from Mathura to Varanasi is to bus which takes 14h 58m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹1,600 and takes 15h 20m.
- Distance: 584.5 km
- Duration: 5h 6m
What companies run services between Mathura, India and Varanasi, India?
You can take a bus from Mathura to Varanasi via Alambagh in around 14h 58m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Mathura Jn to Varanasi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹330 - ₹1,600 and the journey takes 15h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100 - ₹11,000
- Website
- airvistara.com
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100 - ₹15,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600 - ₹24,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300 - ₹22,000
- Website
- flygofirst.com
Flights from Delhi to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700 - ₹12,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Mathura Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130 - ₹750
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130 - ₹170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430 - ₹550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550 - ₹750
Train from Mathura Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330 - ₹1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330 - ₹420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900 - ₹1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200 - ₹1,600
- Phone
- 9415049606
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.com
Bus from Mathura to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700 - ₹1,100
- Schedules at
- onlineupsrtc.co.in
Bus from Alambagh to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹550 - ₹900
- Schedules at
- onlineupsrtc.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500 - ₹12,000
Om Sai Tour And Travels
- Phone
- +91 84 49 15 16 17
- Website
- om-sai-tour-trevals.business.site
Mathura Cab
- Phone
- +91 73 51 47 47 36
- Website
- mathuracab.com
Fauji Tour And Travels
- Phone
- +91 99 58 71 17 63
- Website
- faujitourandtravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Delhi Airport to Varanasi Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Mathura to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Varanasi station.
Mathura to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mathura to Varanasi is 672 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Mathura to Varanasi.
Air India Limited, Go First, Vistara and two other airlines offer flights from Delhi Airport to Varanasi Airport.
There are 88+ hotels available in Varanasi. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.