There are 9 ways to get from Varanasi to Karhal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Banaras to Etawahtrain 12946 / ...
8h 32m₹384–2,969Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus
- Take the bus from Alambagh to Karhal Cutbus Ordinary Bus / ...
12h 41m₹1,007–1,945Drive 499 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Karhalcar 499 km
6h 58m₹5,399–7,799Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Karhaltaxi 499 km
6h 58m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Gwalior Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Gwalior Airport (GWL)plane VNS - GWL
- Take the train from Bhadroli to Etawahtrain
13h 38m₹9,140–15,550Train via Varanasi City
- Take the train from Varanasi City to Etawahtrain 14863 / ...
11h 49m₹405–3,124Fly to Kanpur Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kanpur Airport (KNU)plane VNS - KNU
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Etawahtrain
10h 32m₹7,310–22,250Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane VNS - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Etawahtrain
10h 28m₹5,205–14,700Fly to Hindon, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Hindon (HDO)plane VNS - HDO
- Take the train from Ghaziabad to Etawahtrain
9h 30m₹5,620–22,870
Varanasi to Karhal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Karhal is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Karhal is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
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 12h 41m.
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 499 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, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 41m.
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 12h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Gwalior Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Gwalior Airport via Kathmandu, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Kanpur Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport via Khajuraho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Hindon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–20,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–16,000
- 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 Bhadroli to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
Train from Kanpur Central to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from New Delhi to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ghaziabad to Etawah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
Bus from Alambagh to Karhal Cut
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,200
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹650–850
- Janrath
- ₹800–1,200
- Adult
- ₹600–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 88 87 99 95 62
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 96 16 76 16 41
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 95 48 45 38
- 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 499 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Varanasi to Karhal.
There are two+ hotels available in Karhal.







