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How to Reach Varanasi — Easy Access by Air, Rail & Road
Reaching Varanasi is simple and convenient, thanks to excellent connectivity from major cities across India and abroad. Whether you’re traveling by air, train, or road, the city offers smooth access for pilgrims, tourists, families, and international travelers.
✈️ By Air — Fastest Way to Reach Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) connects Varanasi with major Indian and international destinations.
Domestic direct flights available from:
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Pune, Goa, Guwahati, and more.
International flights available from:
Dubai, Sharjah, Kathmandu, Colombo, Bangkok (seasonal), Singapore (connecting).
Airport to city distance: 20–25 km
Travel time: 35–45 minutes by taxi/cab
Facilities include prepaid cabs, Ola/Uber availability, buses, travel counters, and hotel pickups.
🚆 By Train — One of the Most Popular Options
Varanasi is a major railway hub with two main stations:
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Varanasi Junction (BSB)
Highly connected to all metro cities. -
Banaras Railway Station (BSBS)
Modern station with excellent connectivity.
Major trains to Varanasi include:
- Vande Bharat
- Rajdhani Express
- Shiv Ganga Express
- Kashi Vishwanath Express
- Purvanchal Express
- Mahamana Express
- ...and many more.
Direct trains available from:
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Patna, Jaipur, Surat, Bhopal, Nagpur, and hundreds of other cities.
🚗 By Road — Comfortable Highway Connectivity
Varanasi is connected through major national highways (NH19, NH31, NH135).
Popular road routes:
- Lucknow → Varanasi: 315 km (NH30)
- Prayagraj → Varanasi: 125 km
- Patna → Varanasi: 260 km
- Gorakhpur → Varanasi: 225 km
- Ayodhya → Varanasi: 220 km