How long does it take to travel from Varanasi to Prayagraj?

By train: approximately 2 hrs 17 min. By road: approximately 1 hrs 33 min.

Varanasi to Prayagraj: 117 km | Travel Routes

Q: What is the distance from Varanasi to Prayagraj?

The aerial distance from Varanasi to Prayagraj is approximately 117 km (73 miles). By road, the distance is approximately 126 km.

Q: What is the best way to travel from Varanasi to Prayagraj?

For this 126 km journey, a car or train is ideal. Driving takes about 1 hrs 33 min and trains take approximately 2 hrs 17 min.

Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh

117 km

aerial distance (straight line)

73 miles · Road distance: ~126 km (via road)

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126 km

Road distance

1 hrs 33 min

Drive time

117 km

Aerial distance

Route data via OpenStreetMap

How to get from Varanasi to Prayagraj

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By Train

2 hrs 17 min

126 km · Multiple daily trains

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By Bus

3 hrs 36 min

126 km · AC/Non-AC available

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By Car

1 hrs 33 min

126 km via highway

🚆 Varanasi to Prayagraj Trains (84)

Train	Dep	Arr	Duration	Classes
GUWAHATI - NEW DELHI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp #12501 · SKr		04:08		1A,2A,3A,SL
Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #12305 · Raj	01:00	02:42	1h 42m	1A,2A,3A
Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #12301 · Raj	01:00	02:42	1h 42m	1A,2A,3A
DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp #12423 · Raj	01:10	02:52	1h 42m	1A,2A,3A
Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #22423 · Raj	01:10	02:52	1h 42m	1A,2A,3A
KOL SEALDAH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp #12313 · Raj	01:20	03:02	1h 42m	1A,2A,3A
Bhubaneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #22811 · Raj	01:30	03:12	1h 42m	1A,2A,3A
BHUBANESWAR - NEW DELHI RAJDHANI Express #22823 · Raj	01:30	03:12	1h 42m	1A,2A,3A
Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #12453 · Raj	02:00	03:40	1h 40m	1A,2A,3A
RANCHI - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp #12439 · Raj	02:00	03:40	1h 40m	1A,2A,3A
Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath #12877 · GR	02:00	03:42	1h 42m	3A
Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express #12259 · Drnt	02:16	04:00	1h 44m	1A,2A,3A
Orissa Sampark Kranti Express #12819 · SKr	08:14	10:40	2h 26m	2A,3A,SL
Jharkhand Sampark Kranti Express #12825 · SKr	09:00	11:04	2h 04m	2A,3A,SL
Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Duronto #12281 · Drnt	20:13	22:11	1h 58m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express #12273 · Drnt	20:55	22:44	1h 49m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Rajendra Nagar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express #12309 · Raj	22:38	00:25	1h 47m	1A,2A,3A
West Bengal Sampark Kranti #12329 · SKr	22:58	01:07	2h 09m	2A,3A,SL
Jaynagar-Delhi AnandViharT Garib Rath #12569 · GR	23:02	00:52	1h 50m	3A
Bhagalpur - Delhi AnandVihar T. Garib Rath Express #22405 · GR	23:02	00:52	1h 50m	3A,CC
Sasaram-Anand ViharT Delhi GariRath Express #22409 · GR	23:20	01:20	2h 00m	3A
Swatantrata Sainani Express #12561 · SF	00:40	03:25	2h 45m	1A,2A,3A,SL
CHHAPRA - CHENNAI CENTRAL Ganga Kaveri Exp #12670 · SF	01:25	04:10	2h 45m	2A,3A,SL
Bhagalpur-NewDelhi Weekly SF Express #12349 · SF	01:48	04:08	2h 20m	3A,SL
Ananya Express #12315 · SF	02:10	04:08	1h 58m	2A,3A,SL
Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti SF Express #12817 · SF	02:20	04:35	2h 15m	2A,3A,SL
Udyan Abha Toofan Express #13007 · Exp	02:45	05:05	2h 20m	3A,SL
PATLIPUTRA - PUNE SF Exp #12150 · SF	02:55	05:10	2h 15m	2A,3A,SL
Azimabad Express #12948 · SF	03:25	05:30	2h 05m	3A,SL
Asansol Ahmedabad (Weekly) SF Express #12942 · SF	03:25	05:30	2h 05m	3A,SL
RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Jan Sadharan Exp #15267 · Exp	03:45	07:25	3h 40m
DARBHANGA - PUNE Gyan Ganga Exp #11034 · Exp	03:45	07:20	3h 35m	2A,3A,SL
Sikkim Mahananda Express #14083 · Exp	04:05	06:30	2h 25m	2A,3A,SL
Chauri Chaura Express #15004 · Exp	04:50	08:20	3h 30m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Chambal Express #12177 · SF	05:10	07:45	2h 35m	2A,3A,SL
Shipra Express #19306 · Exp	05:10	07:40	2h 30m	2A,3A,SL
Chambal Express #12175 · SF	05:10	07:45	2h 35m	2A,3A,SL
Puri New Delhi Superfast Express #12815 · SF	05:25	07:35	2h 10m	2A,3A,SL
Howrah-NewDelhi SF Express #12323 · SF	05:25	07:35	2h 10m	2A,3A,SL
Kalka Mail #12311 · SF	07:00	09:20	2h 20m	1A,2A,3A,SL
RANCHI - MUMBAI LTT Exp #18609 · Exp	07:05	11:50	4h 45m	2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - DELHI ANAND VIHAR North East Exp #12505 · SF	07:25	09:30	2h 05m	2A,3A,SL
Ranchi Garib Nawaz Express #18631 · Exp	08:15	12:45	4h 30m	3A,SL
HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Mail (via Allahabad) #12321 · SF	08:30	11:10	2h 40m	1A,2A,3A,SL
KOLKATA CHITPUR - BIKANER Pratap Exp #12496 · SF	09:15	11:30	2h 15m	2A,3A,SL
Guwahati Barmer Express Slip #15632-Slip · Exp	09:15	11:30	2h 15m	2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - BARMER Exp #15632 · Exp	09:15	11:30	2h 15m	2A,3A,SL
HOWRAH - GANDHIDHAM Garbha Exp #12938 · SF	09:15	11:30	2h 15m	2A,3A,SL
Seemanchal Express #12487 · SF	09:40	11:50	2h 10m	2A,3A,SL
Howrah-Jodhpur SF Express #12307 · SF	09:55	12:10	2h 15m	2A,3A,SL
Howrah-Bikaner Express #12307-Slip · SF	09:55	12:10	2h 15m	2A,3A,SL
Sealdah Ajmer Express #12987 · SF	10:10	12:35	2h 25m	2A,3A,SL
GORAKHPUR - MUMBAI LTT Kashi Exp #15018 · Exp	11:15	16:00	4h 45m	2A,3A,SL
Gorakhpur -Kolhapur Slip #15018-Slip · Exp	11:15	16:00	4h 45m	2A,3A,SL
Sarnath Express #15159 · Exp	12:30	15:15	2h 45m	2A,3A,SL
Lal Quila Express #13111 · Exp	12:30	15:20	2h 50m	3A,SL
Lichhavi Express #14005 · Exp	15:45	19:10	3h 25m	2A,3A,SL
Kamayani Express #11072 · Exp	15:50	19:20	3h 30m	2A,3A,SL
Mughalsarai Allahabad Passenger #54105 · Pass	16:00	20:15	4h 15m
DANAPUR - SECUNDERABAD SF EXP #12792 · SF	16:10	20:20	4h 10m	2A,3A,SL
DIBRUGARH - OLD DELHI Brahmaputra Exp #14055 · Mail	17:00	19:15	2h 15m	2A,3A,SL
Purushottam SF Express #12801 · SF	17:30	19:35	2h 05m	2A,3A,SL
Mahabodhi Express #12397 · SF	17:50	20:00	2h 10m	2A,3A,SL
Bundelkhand Link Express #21108 · Exp	18:05	22:00	3h 55m	3A,SL
Varanasi-Gwalior Bundelkhand Express #11108 · Exp	18:05	22:00	3h 55m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Poorva Express #12381 · SF	18:05	21:55	3h 50m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Nautanwa-Durg Nautanwa Express #18202 · Exp	19:00	22:10	3h 10m	2A,3A,SL
Shiv Ganga Express #12559 · SF	19:15	22:05	2h 50m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Poorva Express #12303 · SF	19:50	21:55	2h 05m	1A,2A,3A,SL
PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express #16360 · Exp	20:15	00:30	4h 15m	2A,3A,SL
DHANBAD - KOLHAPUR CSMT Deekshabhoomi Exp #11046 · Exp	20:15	00:30	4h 15m	3A,SL
Vikramshila Express #12367 · SF	20:19	22:35	2h 16m	1A,2A,3A,SL
VARANASI - MUMBAI LTT Ratnagiri SF Exp #12166 · SF	20:25	23:00	2h 35m	2A,3A,SL
Sampoorna Kranti Express #12393 · SF	21:07	23:22	2h 15m	1A,2A,3A,SL
GORAKHPUR - PUNE Exp #11038 · Exp	21:15	00:30	3h 15m	2A,3A,SL
Varanasi Okha Weekly Express #19570 · Exp	22:00	00:40	2h 40m	2A,3A,SL
Magadh Express #12401 · SF	22:20	00:40	2h 20m	1A,2A,3A,SL
Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express #12379 · SF	23:01	01:12	2h 11m	2A,3A,SL
Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express #11105 · Exp	23:12	01:10	1h 58m	3A,SL
RajendraNagar-Ajmer Ibadat Express #12395 · SF	23:12	01:10	1h 58m	2A,3A,SL
KOLKATA CHITPUR - AGRA CANTT SF Exp #12319 · SF	23:20	01:24	2h 04m	2A,3A,SL
DARBHANGA - MUMBAI LTT Pawan Exp #11062 · Exp	23:20	02:45	3h 25m	2A,3A,SL
DARBHANGA - MUMBAI LTT Pawan Exp #11066 · Exp	23:20	02:45	3h 25m	2A,3A,SL
PATLIPUTRA - BANGALORE Sanghamitra SF Exp #12296 · SF	23:30	01:50	2h 20m	2A,3A,SL

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Quick facts

Aerial distance

117 km (73 mi)

Road distance

~126 km

Recommended

Train or Car (1 hrs 33 min)

Most affordable

Bus

📍 Varanasi to Prayagraj distance overview

The distance from Varanasi to Prayagraj is approximately 117 km as the crow flies. The road distance is about 126 km, making this a comfortable day trip by car or train.

117 kmAerial distance

~126 kmBy road

1 hrs 33 minTrain or Car

🚆 By train — Varanasi to Prayagraj

2 hrs 17 min ~126 km Multiple daily trains

Indian Railways connects Varanasi and Prayagraj with regular services. The journey takes around 2 hrs 17 min. Express trains are faster while passenger trains are more frequent on this short route.

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 — Varanasi to Prayagraj

3 hrs 36 min ~126 km Most affordable

Bus travel between Varanasi and Prayagraj is convenient and affordable. The journey takes approximately 3 hrs 36 min. Both government and private operators service this route with AC and non-AC options.

AC SeaterAir-conditioned, mid-range

Non-ACBudget-friendly, frequent service

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🚗 By car — Varanasi to Prayagraj

1 hrs 33 min ~126 km

A comfortable 1 hrs 33 min drive covers the 126 km between Varanasi and Prayagraj. This makes for a great day trip by car.

💡 Travel tips for Varanasi to Prayagraj

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Day trip friendly
At 126 km, you can easily make this a day trip and return the same day. Train or car is ideal.

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Carry valid ID
Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID is required for train travel and recommended for bus journeys.

🅞️ Weather in Prayagraj

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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

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance from Varanasi to Prayagraj? ▼

The aerial (straight-line) distance from Varanasi to Prayagraj is approximately 117 km (73 miles). The road distance is approximately 126 km, which takes about 1 hrs 33 min by car.

What is the best way to travel from Varanasi to Prayagraj? ▼

For this 126 km journey, a car or train is most practical. Driving takes about 1 hrs 33 min and trains take approximately 2 hrs 17 min. This makes for a comfortable day trip.

Are there buses from Varanasi to Prayagraj? ▼

Yes, multiple bus operators run services on the Varanasi to Prayagraj route. The journey takes approximately 3 hrs 36 min. You can search and book bus tickets on FareEagle with AC Seater and Non-AC options.

How long does the train take from Varanasi to Prayagraj? ▼

The train from Varanasi to Prayagraj takes approximately 2 hrs 17 min. Express trains are faster while passenger trains make more stops. Check train schedules and availability on IRCTC.

Can I book Varanasi to Prayagraj travel on FareEagle? ▼

Yes! FareEagle lets you compare and book bus tickets, and hotels for the Varanasi to Prayagraj route. Compare prices across operators, get instant confirmation, and enjoy transparent pricing with no hidden charges.

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