Delhi to Varanasi
Arrive in Varanasi, where the sacred Ganges flows through ancient ghats, a contrast to Delhi’s modern skyline and busy streets. This page lists schedules and prices for the main transport options available between Delhi and Varanasi, including combined, flight, charter, bus or train.
Travel options for Delhi to Varanasi
Traveling from Delhi to Varanasi, a bus for 831 INR offers the best value, while a flight gets you there in 1h y 20 minutes.
Bus from Delhi to Varanasi
Depart from Delhi, with the first departure at 09:00, and travel by bus Delhi to Varanasi, arriving at Varanasi after approximately 12 hours. Tickets start from 831 INR, making this a reliable and cost-effective option. Make sure to secure your ticket before departure to guarantee your preferred seat.
Prices: 831 INR
Duration: 12h – 16h 40m ⏱
Train from Delhi to Varanasi
Board the train at Anand Vihar Trm, Delhi, Delhi or New Delhi and head toward Varanasi, with a journey lasting about 8 hours 5 minutes. Fares start from 1,767 INR, and your stop will be at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Varanasi, Varanasi Jn or Banaras, Varanasi. See available seats and secure your ticket in advance.
Prices: 1,767 INR
Duration: 8h 5m – 17h 5m ⏱
Flight from Delhi to Varanasi
Fly from Delhi by departing from DEL Delhi Airport and reach Varanasi after approximately 1 hour 20 minutes, with arrival at VNS Varanasi International Airport. This option is often chosen for covering long distances efficiently, with fares starting at 4,495 INR. You can review available flights and booking options on the flight details page.
Prices: 4,495 INR
Duration: 1h 20m – 1h 35m ⏱
Combined from Delhi to Varanasi
Start your journey from Delhi to Varanasi using combined transport, departing from DEL Delhi Airport and arriving at VNS Varanasi International Airport. The trip usually takes around 1 hour 25 minutes, giving you a comfortable and flexible way to travel. Tickets start from 4,520 INR, see all combined travel options and plan your route here.
Prices: 4,520 INR
Duration: 1h 25m – 17h 50m ⏱
Charter from Delhi to Varanasi
Traveling between Delhi and Varanasi is straightforward: your private driver will pick you up at your chosen location and take you directly to your destination. The ride lasts around 12 hours 42 minutes with fares starting from 13,373 INR. Book your transfer.
Prices: 13,373 INR
Duration: 12h 42m – 15h ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Delhi to Varanasi
From Delhi you take a bus that leaves from Delhi and follows a direct route toward Varanasi. The ride typically lasts around 12h to 16h 40m, services run from 09:00 until 23:55 and fares begin at 831 to 7,810 INR. At the end of the trip you will disembark at Varanasi, where local connections may be available. Consult the bus timetable for Delhi to Varanasi to compare times and secure your booking.
Cheapest Bus Delhi to Varanasi
831 INR, from Delhi to Varanasi, departure at 20:30, duration 13h 30mFastest Bus Delhi to Varanasi
1638 INR, from Delhi to Varanasi, departure at 19:50, duration 12hBus Timetable: Delhi → Varanasi
- 09:00 23:00 14h 1258 INR
- 15:15 05:15 14h 3148 INR
- 15:30 05:00 13h 30m 1097 INR
- 15:40 06:40 15h 1258 INR
- 15:50 08:30 16h 40m 1258 INR
- 16:10 06:10 14h 1134 INR
- 17:00 06:30 13h 30m 2770 INR
- 17:20 08:35 15h 15m 4408 INR
- 18:10 08:35 14h 25m 3778 INR
- 18:30 11:00 16h 30m 1116 INR
- 18:50 09:50 15h 3149 INR
- 19:00 08:35 13h 35m 1258 INR
- 19:15 10:20 15h 5m 2014 INR
- 19:16 08:16 13h 1002 INR
- 19:20 10:35 15h 15m 1762 INR
- 19:30 08:50 13h 20m 1258 INR
- 19:40 10:35 14h 55m 1399 INR
- 19:45 10:50 15h 5m 3149 INR
- 19:50 07:50 12h 1638 INR
- 20:00 09:45 13h 45m 1990 INR
- 20:15 10:00 13h 45m 6299 INR
- 20:16 09:16 13h 1128 INR
- 20:20 11:20 15h 1762 INR
- 20:30 10:00 13h 30m 831 INR
- 20:45 11:30 14h 45m 2520 INR
- 21:00 11:45 14h 45m 5040 INR
- 21:15 10:30 13h 15m 3022 INR
- 21:20 10:20 13h 2014 INR
- 21:30 12:15 14h 45m 2520 INR
- 21:35 10:50 13h 15m 2518 INR
- 21:45 12:30 14h 45m 2520 INR
- 22:00 12:00 14h 2644 INR
- 22:05 12:05 14h 2003 INR
- 22:30 15:00 16h 30m 2518 INR
- 22:35 12:30 13h 55m 2266 INR
- 22:45 13:30 14h 45m 7810 INR
- 22:59 15:30 16h 31m 2482 INR
- 23:00 12:20 13h 20m 3779 INR
- 23:55 14:00 14h 5m 2518 INR
Train Routes & Schedules from Delhi to Varanasi
Travelers on the Delhi to Varanasi rail route have several stations available for boarding and disembarking, giving flexibility in choosing where to start and end their journey. Trip durations vary depending on the stations used, generally taking around 8h 5m to 17h 5m. Services run from 07:30 until 22:50, and fares start at 1,767 to 4,493 INR, with small differences depending on the service. Reviewing the complete train timetable for Delhi and Varanasi helps compare stations and pick the connection that best fits your schedule.
Cheapest Train Delhi to Varanasi
1767 INR, from Anand Vihar Trm, Delhi to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Varanasi, departure at some times, duration 11h 35mFastest Train Delhi to Varanasi
2435 INR, from New Delhi to Varanasi Jn, departure at 15:00, duration 8h 5mTrain Timetable: Anand Vihar Trm, Delhi → Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Varanasi
- 07:30 18:25 10h 55m 1767 INR
- 07:40 18:35 10h 55m 2320 INR
- 08:10 19:45 11h 35m 1767 INR
- 20:45 06:45 10h 2320 INR
- 22:50 09:40 10h 50m 3635 INR
Train Timetable: Anand Vihar Trm, Delhi → Varanasi Jn
- 16:30 09:00 16h 30m 3575 INR
Train Timetable: Delhi → Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Varanasi
- 07:35 21:20 13h 45m 3575 INR
- 07:55 19:15 11h 20m 3635 INR
Train Timetable: New Delhi → Banaras, Varanasi
- 11:35 04:40 17h 5m 3602 INR
Train Timetable: New Delhi → Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Varanasi
- 12:25 23:15 10h 50m 3663 INR
- 12:35 21:45 9h 10m 3871 INR
- 16:20 01:15 8h 55m 2801 INR
- 16:30 01:23 8h 53m 4493 INR
- 16:50 01:35 8h 45m 3667 INR
- 17:00 01:45 8h 45m 2911 INR
- 17:10 01:55 8h 45m 2911 INR
- 21:05 08:55 11h 50m 3663 INR
Train Timetable: New Delhi → Varanasi Jn
- 11:25 22:50 11h 25m 3038 INR
- 15:00 23:05 8h 5m 2435 INR
Flight Routes & Schedules from Delhi to Varanasi
Board your flight at DEL Delhi Airport, the only direct service from Delhi to Varanasi. Flights operate from 09:15 until 16:10, and you can expect to be in the air for around 1h 20m to 1h 35m before landing at VNS Varanasi International Airport. Fares start from 4,495 to 4,948 INR, and you can check the full timetable for the Delhi–Varanasi route to pick the departure that fits your plans and book your seat in advance.
Cheapest Flight Delhi to Varanasi
4495 INR, from DEL Delhi Airport to VNS Varanasi International Airport, departure at 10:40, duration 1h 30mFastest Flight Delhi to Varanasi
4745 INR, from DEL Delhi Airport to VNS Varanasi International Airport, departure at some times, duration 1h 20mFlight Timetable: DEL Delhi Airport → VNS Varanasi International Airport
- 09:15 10:45 1h 30m 4948 INR
- 10:40 12:10 1h 30m 4495 INR
- 11:05 12:30 1h 25m 4745 INR
- 12:40 14:15 1h 35m 4809 INR
- 13:35 15:05 1h 30m 4714 INR
- 13:50 15:25 1h 35m 4809 INR
- 14:00 15:20 1h 20m 4745 INR
- 16:10 17:30 1h 20m 4745 INR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Delhi to Varanasi
Start your journey at DEL Delhi Airport on a combined transport route toward Varanasi. You’ll travel across different vehicles for about 1h 25m to 17h 50m, with departures running from 00:05 until 22:00 and fares starting from 4,520 to 20,912 INR. Arrival is at VNS Varanasi International Airport, and checking the timetable for connections between Delhi and Varanasi lets you choose the departure that fits your schedule.
Cheapest Combined Delhi to Varanasi
4520 INR, from DEL Delhi Airport to VNS Varanasi International Airport, departure at 10:00, duration 2h 50mFastest Combined Delhi to Varanasi
15457 INR, from DEL Delhi Airport to VNS Varanasi International Airport, departure at 11:15, duration 1h 25mCombined Timetable: DEL Delhi Airport → VNS Varanasi International Airport
- 00:05 12:40 12h 35m 12964 INR
- 05:25 15:50 10h 25m 18644 INR
- 06:00 15:50 9h 50m 13547 INR
- 06:25 15:50 9h 25m 16587 INR
- 07:05 15:50 8h 45m 14170 INR
- 07:30 15:50 8h 20m 16587 INR
- 08:05 15:50 7h 45m 14566 INR
- 08:35 15:25 6h 50m 12987 INR
- 09:00 15:50 6h 50m 16587 INR
- 09:30 15:50 6h 20m 14170 INR
- 10:00 12:50 2h 50m 4520 INR
- 11:15 12:40 1h 25m 15457 INR
- 21:00 12:40 15h 40m 20912 INR
- 21:30 12:40 15h 10m 20912 INR
- 22:00 15:50 17h 50m 15961 INR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Delhi to Varanasi
- Board a personal driver service at Delhi Hotel Transfer and reach Varanasi Hotel Transfer in approximately 15h. Trips run multiple times each day, and tickets start from 18,679 INR.
- From Delhi Transfer, enjoy a luxury taxi transfer to Varanasi Transfer, taking roughly 12h 42m. Options to depart throughout the day are available with fares starting at 13,373 INR.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Delhi to Varanasi
13373 INR, from Delhi Transfer to Varanasi Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 12h 42mCharter Timetable: Delhi Hotel Transfer → Varanasi Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 15h 18679 INR
Charter Timetable: Delhi Transfer → Varanasi Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 12h 42m 13373 INR
Frequently Asked Questions Delhi to Varanasi
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Delhi to Varanasi.
How long does the Delhi to Varanasi route usually take overall?
Across the available transport options, Delhi to Varanasi takes between about 1 hour 25 minutes and 16 hours 50 minutes. The wide spread comes from the transport type and the specific service chosen, with flights being much faster than trains or buses.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Delhi to Varanasi?
The lowest listed fare on the Delhi to Varanasi route is by bus, starting at INR 831. Train tickets also begin at a relatively low level, from INR 1,767, but the bus has the cheapest starting price in the data.
Which Delhi to Varanasi option is the fastest?
Flights are the fastest option on the Delhi to Varanasi route. The shortest flight takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, with the flight range listed at 80 to 95 minutes between Delhi Airport and Varanasi International Airport.
How much should I expect to pay for Delhi to Varanasi in general?
Prices on the Delhi to Varanasi route vary a lot by transport type. The overall listed range is from INR 831 to INR 20,912, covering bus, train, flight, and charter services. The exact fare depends on the service and timing.
Where do Delhi to Varanasi trips usually start and end?
The main departure and arrival points depend on the transport type. Flights use DEL Delhi Airport and arrive at VNS Varanasi International Airport, while buses run from Delhi to Varanasi and trains use several Delhi and Varanasi railway stations.
How often do Delhi to Varanasi services run, and what are the first and last departures?
The data does not give a fixed frequency for Delhi to Varanasi services. The earliest departure listed is 00:05 and the latest is 23:55 across all transport types, with flights, trains, and buses each operating within their own time windows.
What are the Delhi to Varanasi flight details I should know?
Flights from Delhi Airport to Varanasi International Airport cost INR 4,495 to INR 4,948 and take about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes. The first departure is 09:15 and the last is 16:10, with 8 trips listed.
How do Delhi to Varanasi train options differ?
Train fares on Delhi to Varanasi range from INR 1,767 to INR 4,493. Durations vary widely, from about 8 hours 5 minutes to 17 hours 5 minutes, depending on the station pair. Departures include Anand Vihar Trm, Delhi, Delhi, and New Delhi.
What should I know about Delhi to Varanasi bus travel?
Buses from Delhi to Varanasi cost INR 831 to INR 7,810 and take about 12 hours to 16 hours 40 minutes. The first departure is 09:00 and the last is 23:55. The listed departure and arrival points are simply Delhi and Varanasi.
Are there charter transfers on the Delhi to Varanasi route, and what are they like?
Yes, charter transfers are listed for Delhi to Varanasi. They cost INR 13,373 to INR 18,679 and take about 12 hours 42 minutes to 15 hours. The available points are hotel or transfer pickups and drop-offs in Delhi and Varanasi.
If I want to book Delhi to Varanasi tickets, where should I look?
For Delhi to Varanasi reservations, TicketRoutes.com is the booking reference provided for this route. It is the clearest place to check the listed services, prices, and departure options in one place.
Which Delhi to Varanasi transport has the widest spread in travel time?
Trains show the widest time spread on the Delhi to Varanasi route. The fastest listed train takes about 8 hours 5 minutes, while the slowest reaches about 17 hours 5 minutes. That variation comes from different departure and arrival station combinations.
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