There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Karhal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Banaras to Etawahtrain 12946 / ...
8h 32m₹384–2,969Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus
- Take the bus from Alambagh to Karhal Cutbus
11h 24m₹818–1,613Drive 529.6 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Karhalcar 529.6 km
5h 48m₹5,947–8,591Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Karhaltaxi 529.6 km
5h 48m₹10,000–13,000Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Etawahbus
11h 45m₹928–2,614Train via Varanasi City
- Take the train from Varanasi City to Etawahtrain 14863 / ...
11h 49m₹405–3,124
Varanasi to Karhal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Karhal is to bus via Lucknow which costs ₹800 - ₹1,700 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Karhal is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Karhal. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Karhal Cut via Alambagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Karhal. However, there are services departing from Banaras and arriving at Karhal via Etawah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Varanasi and Karhal is 482 km. The road distance is 529.6 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Karhal without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Varanasi to Karhal, including transfers.
Varanasi to Karhal bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Karhal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Banaras station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Karhal is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lucknow, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,700 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Karhal, Uttar Pradesh, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Banaras to Etawah twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Karhal Cut via Alambagh in around 11h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Banaras to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Varanasi City to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- 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
Bus from Alambagh to Karhal Cut
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–850
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹390–480
- AC
- ₹500–750
- Adult
- ₹500–850
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- laxmiholidays001@gmail.com
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Varanasi to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,600
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 888 799 9562
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 961 676 1641
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 548 4538
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Karhal bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Alambagh station.
Varanasi to Karhal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Etawah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Karhal is 530 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Varanasi to Karhal.
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