आगमन
वाराणसी कैसे पहुँचें
हवाई मार्ग, रेल और सड़क नेटवर्क द्वारा काशी देश-विदेश से भली-भांति जुड़ा हुआ है।
By Air
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Located 26 km from the city centre. International flights connect to Bangkok, Colombo, and a few Middle Eastern cities.
Delhi (DEL)
IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet · 10+ daily flights
~1h 20m
💡 Book 2–3 weeks ahead for best fares
Mumbai (BOM)
IndiGo, Air India, Vistara · 6–8 daily flights
~2h 10m
💡 Early morning flights are cheapest
Kolkata (CCU)
IndiGo, Air India · 4–5 daily flights
~1h 15m
💡 Often cheaper than other routes
Bangalore (BLR)
IndiGo, Vistara · 3–4 daily flights
~2h 30m
💡 Connecting via Delhi is often cheaper
International
Connecting via Delhi or Mumbai · No direct international flights
~Varies
💡 Fly into Delhi then take connecting flight or overnight train
Airport to City
Prepaid taxi
₹600–800
⏱ 45–60 min
Most convenient. Book at the prepaid counter inside arrivals.
App cab (Ola/Uber)
₹400–600
⏱ 45–60 min
Available outside the terminal. Reliable with fare fixed in app.
Auto rickshaw (shared)
₹150–200
⏱ 60–75 min
Cheapest option — ask about shared autos to Varanasi city.
City bus
₹30–50
⏱ 75–90 min
Infrequent and crowded — only for the very budget-conscious.
By Train
Varanasi Junction (BSB)
The main station. Located 2 km from the old city. Pre-paid autos outside take you to any ghat for ₹80–150.
Delhi → Varanasi
Kashi Vishwanath Express (12559)
~12–13 hours
🕐 6:20 PM from Hazrat Nizamuddin
💡 3A/2A sleeper — comfortable overnight journey
Mumbai → Varanasi
Mahanagari Express (11093)
~22 hours
🕐 17:05 from Mumbai CST
💡 Long journey — 2AC recommended for comfort
Kolkata → Varanasi
Vibhuti Express (12333)
~10–12 hours
🕐 Morning departures
💡 Easy overnight journey from Howrah Station
Agra / Mathura → Varanasi
Multiple options via Allahabad
~6–8 hours
🕐 Various timings
💡 Stop at Sarnath on your way for a day visit
Prayagraj → Varanasi
Multiple daily trains
~2–3 hours
🕐 Frequent throughout the day
💡 Take the Prayagraj–Varanasi train — runs every 2 hours
Next: Getting Around Varanasi
Rickshaws, boats, and walking the galis