There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Delhi by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane VNS - DEL
4h 14m₹5,056–9,600Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to New Delhitrain 12561 / ...
10h 50m₹380–3,000Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow Singar Nagar to ISBT Kashmere Gatebus
15h 1m₹886–3,285Drive 781.2 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Delhicar 781.2 km
8h 15m₹8,824–12,746Fly Varanasi Airport to Hindon
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Hindon (HDO)plane VNS - HDO
4h 15m₹5,621–17,800Train to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport, fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhyatrain
- Fly from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane AYJ - DEL
6h 29m₹3,965–22,273Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gatebus FlixBus IN0426
15h 20m₹1,100–3,900
Varanasi to Delhi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Delhi is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar and arriving at FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at New Delhi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Varanasi and Delhi is 711 km. The road distance is 781.2 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Delhi without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Varanasi to Delhi, including transfers.
Varanasi to Delhi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar station.
Varanasi to Delhi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹10,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 50m, you could also bus via Lucknow, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h 1m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Delhi, India?
Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to New Delhi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Hindon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
Flights from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–22,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–19,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Khajuraho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–19,000
Flights from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–19,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Varanasi Jn to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Varanasi to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹420–800
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹420–550
- AC
- ₹550–800
- Adult
- ₹490–750
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Lucknow Singar Nagar to ISBT Kashmere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–2,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹440–2,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Delhi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate station.
Varanasi to Delhi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Delhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Delhi is 781 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Varanasi to Delhi.
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