There are 4 ways to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Prayagraj to Varanasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi is to bus which costs ₹200 - ₹390 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prayagraj Civil Lines and arriving at Varanasi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prayagraj Rambag and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Prayagraj and Varanasi is 122 km. The road distance is 126.4 km.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Jn takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Prayagraj to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Prayagraj Civil Lines station.
Prayagraj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Prayagraj Rambag station.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹200 - ₹390 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Prayagraj, India and Varanasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, UPSRTC operates a bus from Prayagraj Civil Lines to Varanasi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹200–390 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,400
Indian Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 78 80 67 08 70
Easygocabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 76 68 80 08 00
- Website
- easygocabs.com
Comfort Cars
- Phone
- +91 94 50 96 51 03
- Website
- comfortcarss.com
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More Questions & Answers
Prayagraj to Varanasi bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Varanasi station.
Prayagraj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prayagraj to Varanasi is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Prayagraj to Varanasi.
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