There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Srinagar by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane VNS - SXR
4h 54m₹8,114–22,357Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kashi to Jammu Tawitrain 13151
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Srinagartrain 26403 Vande Bharat Exp / ...
36h 25m₹1,100–6,323Train via Bhadohi
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Bhadohitrain
- Take the train from Bhadohi to Jammu Tawitrain
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Srinagartrain
29h 33m₹1,183–7,145Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Ghaziabadbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Ghaziabad to Srinagarbus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
34h 30mDrive 1,507.2 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Srinagarcar 1,507.2 km
18h 42m₹16,875–24,375Bus via Delhi (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gatebus FlixBus IN0426 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Srinagarbus FlixBus IN0121A / ...
35h 10m₹2,431–8,360
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Srinagar is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹6,500 and takes 36h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Srinagar is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Srinagar. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Srinagar via Ghaziabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Srinagar. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Srinagar via Bhadohi and Jammu Tawi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 33m.
The distance between Varanasi and Srinagar is 1274 km. The road distance is 1507.2 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Srinagar without a car is to train via Bhadohi which takes 29h 33m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Varanasi to Srinagar, including transfers.
Varanasi to Srinagar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Srinagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Srinagar is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can train via Bhadohi, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹7,500 and takes 29h 33m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 34h 30m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Srinagar, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Srinagar via Bhadohi, Jammu Tawi, and Srinagar in around 29h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Srinagar International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Srinagar International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Bhadohi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Bhadohi to Jammu Tawi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,400–4,300
Train from Jammu Tawi to Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Chair Car
- ₹720
- Executive Class
- ₹1,325
Train from Kashi to Jammu Tawi
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,500–4,500
Train from Jammu Tawi to Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Chair Car
- ₹720
- Executive Class
- ₹1,325
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ghaziabad to Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Varanasi to Ghaziabad
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ghaziabad to Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar to FlixBus Delhi - Kashmere Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Srinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to Srinagar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Ghaziabad station.
Varanasi to Srinagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bhadohi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Srinagar is 1507 km. It takes approximately 18h 42m to drive from Varanasi to Srinagar.
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