There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Bhimtal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknowtrain
- Take the train from Lucknow to Rampurtrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rampur to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Standbus
13h 58m₹665–3,832Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Haldwani, Uttarakhandbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Haldwani, Uttarakhand
14h 15mDrive 690.3 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Bhimtalcar 690.3 km
8h 33m₹7,740–11,179Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Bhimtaltaxi 690.3 km
8h 33m₹9,000–11,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane VNS - PGH
- Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Bhimtaltaxi
14h 38m₹16,971–35,250Train
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Lal Kuantrain 12353
14h 15m₹917–4,034Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Nainital, Uttarakhand
16h 55m
Varanasi to Bhimtal by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Bhimtal is to train and bus which costs ₹650 - ₹3,900 and takes 13h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Bhimtal is to drive which takes 8h 33m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Bhimtal. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Haldwani, Uttarakhand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Bhimtal. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Kathgodam via Lal Kuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Varanasi and Bhimtal is 697 km. The road distance is 690.3 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Bhimtal without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 58m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 13h 58m to get from Varanasi to Bhimtal, including transfers.
Varanasi to Bhimtal bus services, operated by Kissan Travels Pilani, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Bhimtal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Bhimtal is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Bhimtal, India?
Kissan Travels Pilani operates a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Haldwani, Uttarakhand twice daily, and the journey takes 13h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Lal Kuan once a week. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Pantnagar Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–36,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Pantnagar Airport via Kolkata, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–36,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Pantnagar Airport via Ahmedabad, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–36,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Pantnagar Airport via Hyderabad, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–36,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Pantnagar Airport via Pune, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–36,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Pantnagar Airport via Bhubaneswar, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–36,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Lucknow to Rampur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Varanasi Jn to Lal Kuan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Rampur to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–11,000
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
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Bhimtal bus services, operated by Kissan Travels Pilani, arrive at Haldwani, Uttarakhand station.
Varanasi to Bhimtal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lal Kuan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Bhimtal is 690 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Varanasi to Bhimtal.
There are 977+ hotels available in Bhimtal.







