There are 6 ways to get from Meerut to Varanasi by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Bus to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport
best- Take the bus from Meerut Bus Station to Noida Bus Station
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)DEL - VNS
5h 59m₹4,609–9,013Train
cheapest- Take the train from Meerut City to Ghaziabad12018 / ...
- Take the train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn12562 / ...
13h 26m₹614–4,851Bus
- Take the bus from Meerut Bus Station to Noida Bus Station
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi - Anand Vihar ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - MohansaraiFlixBus IN0426
18h 28m₹1,258–4,281Drive 738.7 km
- Drive from Meerut to Varanasi738.7 km
10h 37m₹7,721–11,153Bus to Hindon, fly to Varanasi Airport
- Take the bus from Meerut Bus Station to Noida Bus Station
- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)HDO - VNS
5h 9m₹3,923–16,266Bus to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Allahabad, bus
- Take the bus from Meerut Bus Station to Noida Bus Station
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Allahabad (IXD)DEL - IXD
- Take the bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasi
8h 42m₹5,709–17,123
Meerut to Varanasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meerut to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,900 and takes 13h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Meerut to Varanasi is to bus and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Meerut station to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Meerut Bus Station and arriving at Varanasi Cantt via Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32, Noida Sec 43 Police Chowki, FlixBus Delhi - Anand Vihar ISBT and Mohan Sarai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Meerut to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Meerut City and arriving at Varanasi Jn via Ghaziabad and New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Meerut and Varanasi is 795 km. The road distance is 738.7 km.
The best way to get from Meerut to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Meerut to Varanasi, including transfers.
Meerut to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Meerut Bus Station.
Meerut to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Meerut City station.
The best way to get from Meerut to Varanasi is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,300 and takes 18h 28m.
What companies run services between Meerut, India and Varanasi, India?
You can take a train from Meerut City to Varanasi Jn via Ghaziabad and New Delhi in around 13h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meerut Bus Station to Varanasi Cantt via Noida Bus Station, Noida City Center Metro Station Sec-32, Noida Sec 43 Police Chowki, ISBT Anand Vihar, FlixBus Delhi - Anand Vihar ISBT, and Mohan Sarai in around 18h 28m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport via Khajuraho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Hindon to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–16,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Allahabad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–13,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–6,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Meerut City to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Meerut Bus Station to Noida Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–270
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹130–180
- Janrath
- ₹190–270
Bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹200–390
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹200–270
- Janrath
- ₹280–390
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Delhi - Anand Vihar ISBT to FlixBus Varanasi - Mohansarai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Meerut to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Noida Bus Station.
Meerut to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ghaziabad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meerut to Varanasi is 739 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Meerut to Varanasi.
There are 1771+ hotels available in Varanasi.