There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Prayagraj by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Varanasi to Prayagraj by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Prayagraj is to bus which costs ₹200 - ₹380 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Prayagraj is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varanasi and arriving at Prayagraj Civil Lines. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Prayagraj Jn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Varanasi and Prayagraj is 124 km. The road distance is 125.3 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Prayagraj without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jn takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Varanasi to Prayagraj bus services, operated by UPSRTC, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Prayagraj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Prayagraj is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹200 - ₹380 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Prayagraj, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, UPSRTC operates a bus from Varanasi to Prayagraj Civil Lines every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹200–380 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Varanasi to Prayagraj Civil Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹200–380
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹200–270
- Janrath
- ₹270–380
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,400
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 Prayagraj bus services, operated by UPSRTC, arrive at Prayagraj Civil Lines station.
Varanasi to Prayagraj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Prayagraj Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Prayagraj is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Varanasi to Prayagraj.
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