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How to Reach Varanasi: Complete Travel Guide by Air, Train & Road

All Articles January 20, 2025 7 min read

How to Reach Varanasi: Complete Travel Guide

Varanasi (also known as Banaras or Kashi) is well-connected to major Indian cities by air, rail, and road. Here's everything you need to plan your journey.

By Air ✈️

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

•Located ~25 km from the city center

•Direct flights from: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad

•International connections: Southeast Asian cities via connecting hubs

From Airport to Our Homestay

•Prepaid taxi: ~₹600-800 (45-60 min)

•App-based cab (Ola/Uber): ~₹400-600

•City bus: Infrequent, not recommended with luggage

We can arrange airport pickup for ₹400 — just inform us 24 hours in advance!

By Train 🚂

Varanasi has three railway stations:

Varanasi Junction (BSB) — Main Station

•Best connected station, central location

•Distance from our homestay: ~4 km (~15 min by auto)

•Key trains from Delhi: Vibhuti Express, Kashi Vishwanath Express

Manduadih Station (MUV)

•Newer station, less crowded

•Distance from our homestay: ~6 km

Mughal Sarai (DDU) — Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya

•~18 km from city, major junction

•Many long-distance trains stop here

Top Trains to Book

| Route | Train | Duration |

|-------|-------|----------|

| Delhi → Varanasi | 12559 Shiv Ganga Express | ~12 hrs |

| Mumbai → Varanasi | 11093 Mahanagari Express | ~24 hrs |

| Kolkata → Varanasi | 13009 Doon Express | ~12 hrs |

| Bangalore → Varanasi | 16535 Gol Gumbaz Express | ~36 hrs |

By Road 🚌

From Lucknow: 3-4 hours (300 km) via NH27

From Allahabad/Prayagraj: 2-3 hours (120 km)

From Patna: 3-4 hours (250 km) via NH19

From Delhi: 8-9 hours (850 km) — better to fly or take train

Getting Around Varanasi

•Auto-rickshaw: Negotiate price, ₹50-150 for short distances

•E-rickshaw: Green option, ₹10-30 per ride

•Boat on Ganges: ₹200-500/hour (rowing boat)

•Walking: Best for exploring ghats and old city lanes

Staying With Us

The Kashi Vibe Homestay is located in Maldahiya, just 15 minutes from Varanasi Junction. We can arrange:

•✅ Airport/Railway pickup

•✅ Auto-rickshaw on call

•✅ Guided city tours

📞 +91 75665 92881 | thekashivibehomestay@gmail.com

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