There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Ganges by plane, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Purnea Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane VNS - PXN
- Take the taxi from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Gangestaxi
8h 34m₹17,321–38,650Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sahibganj Jntrain 14004 / ...
- Take the taxi from Sahibganj Jn to Gangestaxi
15h 2m₹4,000–6,666Drive 555.6 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Gangescar 555.6 km
8h 32m₹6,195–8,948Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Gangestaxi 555.6 km
8h 32m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Biratnagar Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane VNS - BIR
- Take the train from Jogbani to Labhatrain
11h 40m₹5,791–34,090Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane VNS - BDP
- Take the train from Galgalia to Kumedpurtrain
10h 38m₹5,941–32,360
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Purnea Airport (PXN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Ganges is to train and taxi which costs ₹4,000 - ₹7,000 and takes 15h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Ganges is to drive which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
The distance between Varanasi and Ganges is 544 km. The road distance is 555.6 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Ganges without a car is to train and taxi which takes 15h 2m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Varanasi to Ganges, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Ganges is 556 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Varanasi to Ganges.
There are two+ hotels available in Ganges.
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 Varanasi Airport, walk to Varanasi Airport (VNS) airport, fly to Purnea Airport (PXN), then take the taxi to Ganges. Alternatively, you can take the train to Sahibganj Jn then take the taxi to Ganges.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Biratnagar Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–32,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bhadrapur Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–30,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Purnea Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–37,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Sahibganj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Jogbani to Labha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Galgalia to Kumedpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–14,000
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
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