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Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
117 km
aerial distance (straight line)
73 miles · Road distance: ~158 km
How to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi
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By Flight
~12 min
IXD → VNS · Fastest option
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By Train
~2.9 hrs
158 km · Multiple daily trains
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By Bus
~4 hrs
158 km · AC/Non-AC available
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By Car
~3.2 hrs
158 km via highway
🚆 Prayagraj to Varanasi Trains (85)
Train Dep Arr Duration Classes
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express
#22812 · Raj
 00:19 02:05 1h 46m 1A,2A,3A
NEW DELHI - BHUBANESWAR Rajdhani Exp (Via Bokaro)
#22824 · Raj
 00:19 02:05 1h 46m 1A,2A,3A
Anand Vihar Terminus-Jaynagar Garib Rath Express
#12570 · GR
 00:20 02:20 2h 00m 3A
AnandVihar Terminal-Bhagalpur Garib Rath
#22406 · GR
 00:20 02:20 2h 00m 3A,CC
New Delhi-Sealdah AC Duronto Express
#12260 · Drnt
 03:13 04:56 1h 43m 1A,2A,3A
Anand ViharT Delhi-Sasaram GaribRath Express
#22410 · GR
 04:00 06:30 2h 30m 3A
West Bengal Sampark Kranti Express
#12330 · SKr
 04:13 06:30 2h 17m 2A,3A,SL
NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp
#12502 · SKr
 09:00 1A,2A,3A,SL
Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express
#12826 · SKr
 16:37 19:00 2h 23m 2A,3A,SL
Orissa Sampark Kranti Express
#12820 · SKr
 16:49 19:26 2h 37m 2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express
#12274 · Drnt
 20:34 22:23 1h 49m 1A,2A,3A,SL
NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp
#12424 · Raj
 20:42 22:45 2h 03m 1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express
#22424 · Raj
 20:42 22:45 2h 03m 1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express
#12282 · Drnt
 21:13 23:12 1h 59m 1A,2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Ranchi Garib Rath
#12878 · GR
 23:10 01:18 2h 08m 3A
NEW DELHI - RANCHI Rajdhani Exp
#12440 · Raj
 23:27 01:18 1h 51m 1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express
#12454 · Raj
 23:28 01:18 1h 50m 1A,2A,3A
NEW DELHI - KOL SEALDAH Rajdhani Exp
#12314 · Raj
 23:42 01:28 1h 46m 1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express
#12302 · Raj
 23:45 01:45 2h 00m 1A,2A,3A
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express
#12306 · Raj
 23:45 01:45 2h 00m 1A,2A,3A
New Delhi Rajendra Nagar Rajdhani Express
#12310 · Raj
 23:59 01:55 1h 56m 1A,2A,3A
Vikramshila Express
#12368 · SF
 00:56 03:28 2h 32m 1A,2A,3A,SL
ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp
#16359 · Exp
 01:25 04:40 3h 15m 2A,3A,SL
KOLHAPUR CSMT - DHANBAD Deekshabhoomi Exp
#11045 · Exp
 01:25 04:40 3h 15m 3A,SL
Okha Varanasi Express
#19569 · Exp
 02:00 05:00 3h 00m 2A,3A,SL
Sampoorna Kranti Express
#12394 · SF
 02:01 04:04 2h 03m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Poorva Express
#12304 · SF
 02:10 04:40 2h 30m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Ajmer Sealdah Express
#12988 · SF
 02:43 04:55 2h 12m 2A,3A,SL
BANGALORE - PATLIPUTRA Sanghamitra SF Exp
#12295 · SF
 02:50 05:10 2h 20m 2A,3A,SL
Poorva Express
#12382 · SF
 02:50 05:15 2h 25m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Lichhavi Express
#14006 · Exp
 02:55 06:15 3h 20m 2A,3A,SL
Delhi Gaya S
#03686 · SF
 03:52 06:35 2h 43m 2A,3A,SL
Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express
#11106 · Exp
 04:00 07:00 3h 00m 3A,SL
Shiv Ganga Express
#12560 · SF
 04:00 07:30 3h 30m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Amritsar - Sealdah Superfast Express
#12380 · SF
 04:11 06:30 2h 19m 2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - VARANASI Ratnagiri Exp
#12165 · SF
 04:15 07:05 2h 50m 2A,3A,SL
CHENNAI CENTRAL - CHHAPRA Ganga Kaveri Exp
#12669 · SF
 04:15 07:05 2h 50m 2A,3A,SL
AGRA CANTT - KOLKATA CHITPUR SF Exp
#12320 · SF
 04:19 06:30 2h 11m 2A,3A,SL
Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express
#12818 · SF
 04:30 06:45 2h 15m 2A,3A,SL
Magadh Express
#12402 · SF
 05:20 07:40 2h 20m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Swatantrata Sainani Express
#12562 · SF
 06:00 08:35 2h 35m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Gwalior-Varanasi Bundelkhand Express
#11107 · Exp
 07:10 10:50 3h 40m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Allahabad Mughal Sarai Passenger
#54106 · Pass
 07:10 11:10 4h 00m
Khajuraho-Varanasi Bundelkhand Link Express
#21107 · Exp
 07:10 10:50 3h 40m 3A,SL
Purushottam SF Express
#12802 · SF
 07:35 10:20 2h 45m 2A,3A,SL
Janata Express
#13040 · Exp
 07:50 12:00 4h 10m
MUMBAI LTT - GORAKHPUR Kashi Exp
#15017 · Exp
 08:35 12:40 4h 05m 2A,3A,SL
Kolhapur-Gorakhpur Express Slip
#11039-Slip · Exp
 08:35 12:40 4h 05m SL
OLD DELHI - DIBRUGARH Brahmaputra Exp
#14056 · Mail
 08:35 11:20 2h 45m 2A,3A,SL
NewDelhi-Bhagalpur Weekly SF Express
#12350 · SF
 09:00 11:32 2h 32m 3A,SL
Garib Nawaz Express
#18632 · Exp
 10:25 13:50 3h 25m 3A,SL
Durg-Nautanwa (via Varanasi)Express
#18201 · Exp
 10:45 14:15 3h 30m 2A,3A,SL
Lal Quila Express
#13112 · Exp
 10:58 14:00 3h 02m 3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - DARBHANGA Pawan Exp
#11065 · Exp
 11:05 14:00 2h 55m 2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - DARBHANGA Pawan Exp
#11061 · Exp
 11:05 14:00 2h 55m 2A,3A,SL
SECUNDERABAD - DANAPUR SF EXP
#12791 · SF
 11:25 14:25 3h 00m 2A,3A,SL
Sarnath Express
#15160 · Exp
 12:55 16:10 3h 15m 2A,3A,SL
Jodhpur-Howrah SF Express
#12308 · SF
 14:10 16:50 2h 40m 2A,3A,SL
Bikaner-Howrah SF Express
#22308 · SF
 14:10 16:50 2h 40m 3A,SL
New Delhi-Puri Superfast Express
#12816 · SF
 15:20 18:00 2h 40m 2A,3A,SL
DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp
#12506 · SF
 15:52 18:10 2h 18m 2A,3A,SL
Kamayani Express
#11071 · Exp
 16:05 19:25 3h 20m 2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - RAXAUL Jan Sadharan Exp
#15268 · Exp
 16:20 19:45 3h 25m
PUNE - DARBHANGA Gyan Ganga Exp
#11033 · Exp
 16:20 19:45 3h 25m 2A,3A,SL
PUNE - GORAKHPUR Exp
#11037 · Exp
 16:20 19:45 3h 25m 2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI LTT - RANCHI Exp
#18610 · Exp
 16:20 19:45 3h 25m 2A,3A,SL
Ajmer-RajendraNagar Ziyarat Express
#12396 · SF
 16:45 19:25 2h 40m 2A,3A,SL
New Delhi-Howrah SF Express
#12324 · SF
 16:45 19:25 2h 40m 2A,3A,SL
Seemanchal Express
#12488 · SF
 17:00 19:45 2h 45m 2A,3A,SL
Chambal Express
#12178 · SF
 17:20 20:00 2h 40m 2A,3A,SL
Shipra Express
#19305 · Exp
 17:20 20:00 2h 40m 2A,3A,SL
Chambal Express
#12176 · SF
 17:20 20:00 2h 40m 2A,3A,SL
Kalka Mail
#12312 · SF
 17:30 20:10 2h 40m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Sikkim Mahananda Express
#14084 · Exp
 18:05 21:00 2h 55m 2A,3A,SL
MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Mail (via Allahabad)
#12322 · SF
 20:58 00:02 3h 04m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Chauri Chaura Express
#15003 · Exp
 21:10 00:30 3h 20m 1A,2A,3A,SL
PUNE - PATLIPUTRA SF Exp
#12149 · SF
 21:35 00:15 2h 40m 2A,3A,SL
Bikaner Guwahati Express
#25631 · Exp
 21:45 00:45 3h 00m 3A,SL
BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp
#15631 · Exp
 21:45 00:45 3h 00m 2A,3A,SL
Azimabad Express
#12947 · SF
 21:45 00:45 3h 00m 3A,SL
Ananya Express
#12316 · SF
 22:40 02:45 4h 05m 2A,3A,SL
GANDHIDHAM - HOWRAH Garbha Exp
#12937 · SF
 22:40 02:45 4h 05m 2A,3A,SL
BIKANER - KOLKATA CHITPUR Pratap Exp
#12495 · SF
 22:40 02:45 4h 05m 2A,3A,SL
Ahmedabad-Asansol (Weekly) SF Parasnath Express
#12941 · SF
 22:40 02:45 4h 05m 3A,SL
Mahabodhi Express
#12398 · SF
 22:48 02:35 3h 47m 2A,3A,SL
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Quick facts
Aerial distance
117 km (73 mi)
Road distance
~158 km
Fastest mode
Flight (~0.2 hrs)
Cheapest mode
Bus
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📍 Prayagraj to Varanasi distance overview

The straight-line (aerial) distance from Prayagraj to Varanasi is approximately 117 km (73 miles). By road, the distance increases to approximately 158 km due to the terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Uttar Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh.

117 kmAerial distance
~158 kmBy road
~0.2 hrsFastest route
✈️ By flight — Prayagraj to Varanasi
Fastest option IXD → VNS ~0.2 hours

Flying is the fastest way to cover the 117 km distance. Flights from IXD to VNS take approximately 0.2 hours 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.

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🚆 By train — Prayagraj to Varanasi
~2.9 hours ~158 km Multiple daily trains

Indian Railways connects Prayagraj and Varanasi with multiple daily services. The journey takes around 2.9 hours — Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops.

AC First Class (1A)Premium, 2-berth cabins
AC 2-Tier (2A)Curtained berths, comfortable
AC 3-Tier (3A)Popular, good value
Sleeper Class (SL)Budget, non-AC

Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.

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🚌 By bus — Prayagraj to Varanasi
~4 hours ~158 km Most affordable

Bus travel is a popular and affordable option. The journey takes approximately 4 hours covering ~158 km. Both government and private operators service this route.

Volvo ACPremium comfort, reclining seats
AC SleeperFull-length beds, ideal for overnight
AC SeaterAir-conditioned, mid-range
Non-ACBudget-friendly, basic comfort

Night buses are especially popular for this distance — travel while you sleep and arrive fresh at your destination.

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🚗 By car — Prayagraj to Varanasi
~3.2 hours ~158 km

A road trip from Prayagraj to Varanasi covers approximately 158 km and takes around 3.2 hours. Actual time depends on traffic, road quality, and stops along the way.

Start early to avoid city traffic and use daylight hours, especially on mountainous or rural terrain. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition and carry sufficient fuel for remote stretches.

💡 Travel tips for Prayagraj to Varanasi
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Book early
Book flights and trains 2-3 weeks in advance during peak season (Oct-Mar) for better prices and availability.
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Check weather
Avoid monsoon (Jun-Sep) for road trips. Road conditions can deteriorate and flights may face delays.
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Carry valid ID
Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID is required for train travel and recommended for bus journeys.
Where to stay in Varanasi
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🔗 Useful travel resources

For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:

IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online

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DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator

Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India

Frequently asked questions
What is the distance from Prayagraj to Varanasi? ▼
The aerial (straight-line) distance from Prayagraj to Varanasi is approximately 117 km (73 miles). The road distance is approximately 158 km, which takes about 3.2 hours by car.
What is the fastest way to travel from Prayagraj to Varanasi? ▼
The fastest way is by flight, taking approximately 0.2 hours from IXD to VNS. You can search and compare flight prices on FareEagle.
How much does a flight from Prayagraj to Varanasi cost? ▼
Flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. To find the best fares, search on FareEagle where you can compare prices across all airlines and book instantly. Booking 2-3 weeks in advance typically gives the best prices.
Are there buses from Prayagraj to Varanasi? ▼
Yes, multiple bus operators run services on the Prayagraj to Varanasi route. The journey takes approximately 4 hours. You can search and book bus tickets on FareEagle with AC Sleeper, AC Seater, and Non-AC options.
What is the best time to travel from Prayagraj to Varanasi? ▼
The best time to travel depends on the weather at your destination. Generally, October to March offers the most pleasant weather across most of India. Avoid monsoon season (June-September) if travelling by road, as heavy rains can cause delays and road closures. For hill stations, summer (April-June) is peak season.
How long does the train take from Prayagraj to Varanasi? ▼
The train journey from Prayagraj to Varanasi takes approximately 2.9 hours. Express trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi are faster, while mail/passenger trains take longer with more stops. Check train schedules and availability on IRCTC.
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