There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Kotā by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Kargi Road15159
13h 41m₹360–2,800Drive 490.8 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Kotā490.8 km
8h₹5,198–7,508Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Kotā490.8 km
8h₹9,500–12,000Fly to Mana Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Mana Airport (RPR)VNS - RPR
- Take the train from Raipur Jn to Kargi Road
8h 42m₹10,164–17,407Fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)VNS - JRG
- Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Bilaspur Jn
10h 22m₹8,184–22,417
Varanasi to Kotā by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kotā is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 13h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kotā is to drive which takes 8h and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Kargi Road. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 41m.
The distance between Varanasi and Kotā is 695 km. The road distance is 490.8 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kotā without a car is to train which takes 13h 41m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
The train from Varanasi Jn to Kargi Road takes 13h 41m including transfers and departs once daily.
Varanasi to Kotā train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
Varanasi to Kotā train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kargi Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kotā is 491 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Varanasi to Kotā.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kotā, Chhattisgarh, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Kargi Road once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 13h 41m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Mana Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Mana Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Mana Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Mana Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Veer Surendra Sai Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Veer Surendra Sai Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Mana Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Kargi Road
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Raipur Jn to Kargi Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Jharsuguda Jn to Bilaspur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- 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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