There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhyatrain 14225 / ...
3h 14m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Ayodhyabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater
5h 10mDrive 198.8 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Ayodhya Dhamcar 198.8 km
2h 55m₹2,226–3,215Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Ayodhya Dhamtaxi 198.8 km
2h 55m₹4,400–5,500
Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham 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 Dham is 201 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhya takes 3h including transfers and departs every three hours.
Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham bus services, operated by Ashok Bus Service, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Ayodhya Dham, 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, Ashok Bus Service operates a bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 10m. Eight 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
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Shishpal Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shishpal Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- 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
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
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 Dham bus services, operated by Ashok Bus Service, arrive at Ayodhya station.
Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ayodhya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Varanasi to Ayodhya Dham.
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