There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Delhi by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane VNS - DEL
2h 24m₹4,949–11,657Train
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
14h 59m₹862–3,267Drive 755.4 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Delhicar 755.4 km
10h 34m₹8,093–11,690Fly to Hindon
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Hindon (HDO)plane VNS - HDO
2h 14m₹5,337–20,767Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varanasi - Mohansarai to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gatebus FlixBus IN0426
15h 40m₹1,100–3,800
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 2h 14m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Delhi. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Cantt and arriving at FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate via FlixBus Varanasi - Mohansarai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
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 755.4 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 2h 24m to get from Varanasi to Delhi, including transfers.
Varanasi to Delhi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varanasi - Mohansarai 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 2h 24m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹12,000. 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 14h 59m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Delhi, India?
Air India Limited, Spicejet, and two other airlines fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) every 3 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
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–15,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Khajuraho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Hindon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–15,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Hindon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–19,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–13,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Varanasi to Alambagh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹400–750
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹400–550
- Janrath
- ₹500–750
- Adult
- ₹490–750
- Phone
- +918377971006
- info@laxmiholidays.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
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Varanasi - Mohansarai to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,800
- 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 755 km. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Varanasi to Delhi.
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