Delhi → Varanasi
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Delhi to Uttar Pradesh · 681 km · Compare flights, trains, buses & driving
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express #12826 · SKr |
07:10 | 19:00 | 11h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Orissa Sampark Kranti Express #12820 · SKr |
07:10 | 19:26 | 12h 16m | 2A,3A,SL |
| NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH Rajdhani Exp #12236 · Raj |
09:30 | 22:15 | 12h 45m | 1A,2A,3A |
| NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp #12436 · Raj |
09:30 | 22:15 | 12h 45m | 1A,2A,3A |
| New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express #12282 · Drnt |
13:00 | 23:12 | 10h 12m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express #12274 · Drnt |
13:00 | 22:23 | 9h 23m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp #12424 · Raj |
14:00 | 22:45 | 8h 45m | 1A,2A,3A |
| New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express #22424 · Raj |
14:00 | 22:45 | 8h 45m | 1A,2A,3A |
| New Delhi-Ranchi Garib Rath #12878 · GR |
16:10 | 01:18 | 9h 08m | 3A |
| NEW DELHI - RANCHI Rajdhani Exp #12440 · Raj |
16:10 | 01:18 | 9h 08m | 1A,2A,3A |
| New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express #12454 · Raj |
16:10 | 01:18 | 9h 08m | 1A,2A,3A |
| NEW DELHI - KOL SEALDAH Rajdhani Exp #12314 · Raj |
16:30 | 01:28 | 8h 58m | 1A,2A,3A |
| New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express #12302 · Raj |
17:00 | 01:45 | 8h 45m | 1A,2A,3A |
| New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express #12306 · Raj |
17:00 | 01:45 | 8h 45m | 1A,2A,3A |
| Anand Vihar Terminus-Jaynagar Garib Rath Express #12570 · GR |
17:00 | 02:20 | 9h 20m | 3A |
| AnandVihar Terminal-Bhagalpur Garib Rath #22406 · GR |
17:00 | 02:20 | 9h 20m | 3A,CC |
| New Delhi Rajendra Nagar Rajdhani Express #12310 · Raj |
17:10 | 01:55 | 8h 45m | 1A,2A,3A |
| New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express #22812 · Raj |
17:20 | 02:05 | 8h 45m | 1A,2A,3A |
| NEW DELHI - BHUBANESWAR Rajdhani Exp (Via Bokaro) #22824 · Raj |
17:20 | 02:05 | 8h 45m | 1A,2A,3A |
| Delhi Anand Vihar Terminus-Varanasi Garib Rath #22408 · GR |
18:10 | 08:05 | 13h 55m | 3A |
| West Bengal Sampark Kranti Express #12330 · SKr |
19:10 | 06:30 | 11h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Anand ViharT Delhi-Sasaram GaribRath Express #22410 · GR |
19:15 | 06:30 | 11h 15m | 3A |
| New Delhi-Sealdah AC Duronto Express #12260 · Drnt |
20:05 | 04:56 | 8h 51m | 1A,2A,3A |
| NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp #12502 · SKr |
23:45 | 1A,2A,3A,SL | ||
| ANAND VIHAR DELHI - DANAPUR JanSadharan Exp #13258 · |
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| New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express #12816 · SF |
06:30 | 18:00 | 11h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| NEW DELHI - PURI Neelanchal SF Exp #12876 · SF |
06:30 | 20:00 | 13h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sikkim Mahananda Express #14084 · Exp |
06:40 | 21:00 | 14h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp #12506 · SF |
06:50 | 18:10 | 11h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kalka Mail #12312 · SF |
07:00 | 20:10 | 13h 10m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| New Delhi-Howrah SF Express #12324 · SF |
07:10 | 19:25 | 12h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Seemanchal Express #12488 · SF |
07:40 | 19:45 | 12h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kashi Vishwanath Express #14258 · Exp |
11:40 | 04:45 | 17h 05m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Shramjeevi Express #12392 · SF |
13:15 | 02:25 | 13h 10m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Mahabodhi Express #12398 · SF |
14:10 | 02:35 | 12h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Vikramshila Express #12368 · SF |
14:40 | 03:28 | 12h 48m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Janata Express #13040 · Exp |
15:40 | 12:00 | 20h 20m | |
| Lichhavi Express #14006 · Exp |
15:45 | 06:15 | 14h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sadbhavana Expres #14018 · Exp |
16:20 | 10:30 | 18h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Old Delhi-Muzaffarpur Sadbhavana Express #14008 · Exp |
16:20 | 09:15 | 16h 55m | 3A,SL |
| Sadbhavana Express #14016 · Exp |
16:20 | 09:15 | 16h 55m | 3A,SL |
| Poorva Express #12382 · SF |
16:20 | 05:15 | 12h 55m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Poorva Express #12304 · SF |
16:20 | 04:40 | 12h 20m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Sampoorna Kranti Express #12394 · SF |
17:30 | 04:04 | 10h 34m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| New Delhi-New Farakka Express #14004 · Exp |
17:45 | 08:05 | 14h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shiv Ganga Express #12560 · SF |
18:45 | 07:30 | 12h 45m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Amritsar - Sealdah Superfast Express #12380 · SF |
19:10 | 06:30 | 11h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Delhi Gaya S #03686 · SF |
19:10 | 06:35 | 11h 25m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Delhi Jn. -Varanasi Special #04204 · Exp |
19:30 | 10:45 | 15h 15m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express #12818 · SF |
19:50 | 06:45 | 10h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Magadh Express #12402 · SF |
20:10 | 07:40 | 11h 30m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Swatantrata Sainani Express #12562 · SF |
20:40 | 08:35 | 11h 55m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Lal Quila Express #13112 · Exp |
20:50 | 14:00 | 17h 10m | 3A,SL |
| Farakka Express #13414 · Exp |
21:50 | 15:00 | 17h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Farakka Express #13484 · Exp |
21:50 | 15:00 | 17h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Purushottam SF Express #12802 · SF |
22:20 | 10:20 | 12h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| OLD DELHI - DIBRUGARH Brahmaputra Exp #14056 · Mail |
23:30 | 11:20 | 11h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| NewDelhi-Bhagalpur Weekly SF Express #12350 · SF |
23:45 | 11:32 | 11h 47m | 3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Delhi to Varanasi is approximately 681 km (423 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 779 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Delhi to Uttar Pradesh.
Flying is the fastest way to cover the 681 km distance. Flights from DEL to VNS take approximately 1 hrs 39 min including boarding and taxiing. Multiple airlines operate on this route, and fares vary depending on the season, time of booking, and class of travel.
For the best prices, book 2-3 weeks in advance and opt for mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) which are typically cheaper than weekend flights.
Search Delhi to Varanasi FlightsIndian Railways connects Delhi and Varanasi with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 11 hrs 59 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Delhi to Varanasi route. The journey takes approximately 15 hrs 35 min covering ~779 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
Night buses are popular for this distance — travel while you sleep and arrive fresh at your destination.
Search Delhi to Varanasi BusesThe drive from Delhi to Varanasi is a long one — approximately 779 km taking around 9 hrs 28 min. Plan at least one overnight halt. Fatigue driving on Indian highways is dangerous.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online
Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator
Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India
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