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How to get fromVaranasi to Pathānkotby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Kangra Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane VNS - DHM
    2. Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Pathānkottaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    ₹12,714–25,307

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Pathankot Cantttrain train 12237 / ...
    20h 8m
    ₹500–4,100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Pathankotbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    23h 41m
    ₹1,223–6,019

  4. Drive  1,201.9 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Pathānkotcar car 1,201.9 km
    14h 18m
    ₹13,453–19,432

  5. Fly to Jammu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane plane VNS - IXJ
    2. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantttrain train
    7h 14m
    ₹8,444–20,057

  6. Fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane plane VNS - ATQ
    2. Take the bus from Amritsar to Pathankotbus bus
    10h 16m
    ₹7,364–13,107

  7. Bus via Delhi

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Delhibus bus Varanasi - Delhi
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Pathankotbus bus Delhi - Pathankot
    26h
    ₹1,145–2,765

Varanasi to Pathānkot by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration20h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,081.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Pathānkot, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Pathankot Cantt twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–4,100 and the journey takes 20h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Pathankot via Chandigarh in around 23h 41m.

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