How To Reach Varanasi

How to Reach Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Varanasi, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, is well-connected by train, flight, and road. Below are ways to reach Varanasi:

By Train:

Varanasi has its own railway station:

• Varanasi Junction Railway Station (BSB)
• Manduadih Railway Station (MUV)

These stations are well-connected with major Indian cities via several train services including superfast and express trains.

By Flight:

Varanasi's nearest airport is:

• Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

It operates domestic flights to major cities across India and international flights.

By Road:

Varanasi is accessible by National Highways NH 2, NH 19, and NH 28 which provide direct connectivity to major cities. State-owned as well as private buses and taxi services are available.

Reaching Varanasi from India's Top 10 Cities

To reach Varanasi from India's major cities by road, flight, and train. I have also included approximate distance and suggested routes with potential stopovers for road trips where necessary.

From New Delhi

• Distance by road: Approximately 800 km
• Route by road: New Delhi -> Agra -> Kanpur -> Allahabad -> Varanasi
• Stopover suggestion: Agra to visit the Taj Mahal
• Direct flights and trains available

From Mumbai

• Distance by road: Approximately 1500 km
• Route by road: Mumbai -> Indore -> Jhansi -> Allahabad -> Varanasi
• Stopover suggestion: Indore for its culinary delights
• Direct flights and trains available

From Kolkata

• Distance by road: Approximately 680 km
• Route by road: Kolkata -> Dhanbad -> Gaya -> Sasaram -> Varanasi
• Stopover suggestion: Gaya for the Vishnupad Mandir
• Direct flights and trains available

From Bengaluru

• Distance by road: Approximately 1850 km
• Route by road: Bengaluru -> Hyderabad -> Nagpur -> Rewa -> Varanasi
• Stopover suggestion: Hyderabad for its heritage sites
• Direct flights and trains available

From Chennai

• Distance by road: Approximately 1900 km
• Route by road: Chennai -> Nellore -> Vijayawada -> Raipur -> Varanasi
• Stopover suggestion: Vijayawada for the Kanaka Durga Temple
• Direct flights and trains available

From Hyderabad

• Distance by road: Approximately 1200 km
• Route by road: Hyderabad -> Nagpur -> Rewa -> Varanasi
• Stopover suggestion: Nagpur to visit the Deekshabhoomi stupa
• Direct flights and trains available

From Pune

• Distance by road: Approximately 1480 km
• Route by road: Pune -> Indore -> Jhansi -> Allahabad -> Varanasi
• Stopover suggestion: Indore for its historical landmarks
• Direct flights and trains available

From Ahmedabad

• Distance by road: Approximately 1350 km
• Route by road: Ahmedabad -> Ujjain -> Jhansi -> Allahabad -> Varanasi
• Stopover suggestion: Ujjain for the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
• Direct flights and trains available

From Jaipur

• Distance by road: Approximately 850 km
• Route by road: Jaipur -> Agra -> Kanpur -> Allahabad -> Varanasi
• Stopover suggestion: Agra for experiencing Mughal architecture
• Direct flights and trains available

From Surat

• Distance by road: Approximately 1370 km
• Route by road: Surat -> Vadodara -> Ujjain -> Jhansi -> Allahabad -> Varanasi
• Stopover suggestion: Vadodara for Lakshmi Vilas Palace
• Direct flights and trains available