Uttar Pradesh · 183 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GANDHIDHAM - KAMAKHYA Exp #15667 · Exp |
04:55 | 2A,3A,SL | ||
| OKHA - GUWAHATI EXP #15635 · Exp |
00:09 | 04:55 | 4h 46m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bareilly Varanasi Express #14236 · Exp |
01:46 | 06:50 | 5h 04m | 3A,SL,FC |
| Faizabad Mughal Sarai Passenger #54110 · Pass |
03:25 | 08:55 | 5h 30m | |
| Sabarmati Express #19167 · Exp |
04:10 | 09:50 | 5h 40m | 2A,SL |
| Jallianwalabagh Express #18104 · Exp |
05:05 | 09:35 | 4h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sadbhavana Expres #14018 · Exp |
06:23 | 10:30 | 4h 07m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Marudhar Express #14854 · Exp |
06:23 | 10:30 | 4h 07m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Indore-Rajendranagar Express #19321 · Exp |
08:05 | 11:35 | 3h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Mathura Patna Express #13238 · Exp |
08:51 | 12:25 | 3h 34m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Farakka Express #13484 · Exp |
10:25 | 15:00 | 4h 35m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Amritsar-DibrugarhTown Weekly Express #15934 · Exp |
10:40 | 15:30 | 4h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Doon Express #23010 · Exp |
11:15 | 16:00 | 4h 45m | SL |
| Doon Express #13010 · Exp |
11:15 | 16:00 | 4h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ganga Sutlej Express #13308 · Exp |
14:51 | 20:40 | 5h 49m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Lucknow Varanasi Passenger #54334 · Pass |
16:25 | 22:55 | 6h 30m | |
| JammuTawi-Kolkata Chitpur Express #13152 · Exp |
21:20 | 01:20 | 4h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Faizabad to Varanasi is approximately 183 km (114 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 209 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks.
Indian Railways connects Faizabad and Varanasi with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 3 hrs 48 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 Faizabad to Varanasi route. The journey takes approximately 4 hrs 39 min covering ~209 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
A road trip from Faizabad to Varanasi covers approximately 209 km and takes around 2 hrs 30 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
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