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There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Ganges by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Patnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patna to Purniabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Purnia to Gangestaxi taxi
    13h 4m

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sahibganj Jntrain train 14004 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Sahibganj Jn to Gangestaxi taxi
    15h 2m
    ₹4,000–6,666

  3. Drive  555.6 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Gangescar car 555.6 km
    8h 32m
    ₹5,436–7,852

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Gangestaxi taxi 555.6 km
    8h 32m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane VNS - BIR
    2. Take the train from Jogbani to Labhatrain train
    9h 1m
    ₹7,274–41,637

  6. Fly to Purnea Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane VNS - PXN
    2. Take the taxi from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Gangestaxi taxi
    7h 9m
    ₹19,814–44,207

  7. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane VNS - BDP
    2. Take the train from Galgalia to Kumedpurtrain train
    8h 14m
    ₹6,424–35,907

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586 km
  • Duration: 13h 4m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Ganges, State of Bihar, India?

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Ganges. However, you can take the bus to Patna, take the bus to Purnia, then take the taxi to Ganges. Alternatively, you can take the train to Sahibganj Jn then take the taxi to Ganges.

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