There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Ayodhya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhyatrain 14225 / ...
3h₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Ayodhyabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / ...
5h 10mDrive 199.3 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Ayodhyacar 199.3 km
2h 55m₹2,234–3,227Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Ayodhyataxi 199.3 km
2h 55m₹4,400–5,500
Varanasi to Ayodhya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Ayodhya is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Ayodhya is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varanasi and arriving at Ayodhya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Ayodhya. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Varanasi and Ayodhya is 200 km. The road distance is 199.3 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Ayodhya without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhya takes 3h including transfers and departs every three hours.
Varanasi to Ayodhya bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Ayodhya train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Ayodhya is to train which takes 3h and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Ayodhya, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhya every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 548 4538
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 961 676 1641
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 888 799 9562
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to Ayodhya bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Ayodhya station.
Varanasi to Ayodhya train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ayodhya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Ayodhya is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Varanasi to Ayodhya.
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