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There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Bhimtal by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Pantnagar Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane plane VNS - PGH
    2. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Bhimtaltaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    ₹13,464–32,807

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknowtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lucknow to Rampurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Rampur to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Standbus bus
    13h 59m
    ₹665–3,832

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathgodambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    15h 25m

  4. Drive  690.3 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Bhimtalcar car 690.3 km
    8h 33m
    ₹6,753–9,755

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Bhimtaltaxi taxi 690.3 km
    8h 33m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  6. Fly to Bareilly Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bareilly Airport (BEK)plane plane VNS - BEK
    2. Take the train from Bhojipura Jn to Kathgodamtrain train
    8h 58m
    ₹11,434–29,697

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Lal Kuantrain train 12353
    14h 22m
    ₹917–4,034

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lucknow to Rampurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Rampur to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Standbus bus
    16h 47m
    ₹897–2,986

Varanasi to Bhimtal by train, foot, and bus

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket₹665Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Bhimtal, India?

You can take a bus from Varanasi to Bhimtal via Lucknow and Kathgodam in around 15h 25m. 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.

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