What is the best way to travel from Patna to Varanasi?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Varanasi from Patna. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Varanasi from Patna?
You can reach Varanasi with just £4 by taking a Train from Indian Railways, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Indian Railways3h 30m023:20PatnaTrain Station02:50VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Patna (India) at 16/12/2025 23:20:00 to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) arriving at 17/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Indian Railways5h 45m023:40PatnaTrain Station05:25VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Patna (India) at 16/12/2025 23:40:00 to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) arriving at 17/12/2025 05:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Indian Railways4h 10m023:55PatnaTrain Station04:05VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Patna (India) at 16/12/2025 23:55:00 to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) arriving at 17/12/2025 04:05:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Indian Railways3h 45m023:20PatnaPatliputra Train Station03:05VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Patliputra Train Station, Patna (India) at 16/12/2025 23:20:00 to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) arriving at 17/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 First Class ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Patna to Varanasi?
You can get to Varanasi from Patna in just 3h 30m with a Train from Indian Railways. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Indian Railways3h 30m023:20PatnaTrain Station02:50VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Patna (India) at 16/12/2025 23:20:00 to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) arriving at 17/12/2025 02:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Indian Railways3h 45m023:20PatnaPatliputra Train Station03:05VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Patliputra Train Station, Patna (India) at 16/12/2025 23:20:00 to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) arriving at 17/12/2025 03:05:00. 50 First Class ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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Indian Railways4h 10m023:55PatnaTrain Station04:05VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Patna (India) at 16/12/2025 23:55:00 to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) arriving at 17/12/2025 04:05:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Indian Railways5h 45m023:40PatnaTrain Station05:25VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Patna (India) at 16/12/2025 23:40:00 to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) arriving at 17/12/2025 05:25:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Bus from Patna to Varanasi
What are the most popular stations in Patna and Varanasi?
In Patna, you will usually depart from TN Banerjee Rd, Train Station or Rajendranagar Train Station, while in Varanasi you will be arriving at Bus Stand, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station or Banaras Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Varanasi from Patna? With 4 connections between 3 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Patna and Varanasi, you can pay as low as £4 with a Train from Indian Railways.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Indian Railways: you will get to Varanasi in just 3h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Patna and Varanasi are Indian Railways, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Patna and Varanasi is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Patna Airport or to Mughal Sarāi, and look at flights from Patna Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Patna to Varanasi?
The most popular companies between Patna and Varanasi, are Indian Railways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Indian Railways
All you need to know when you travel from Patna to Varanasi
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Patna to Varanasi. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Patna to Varanasi
How can I reach Varanasi from Patna?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Varanasi from Patna.
How far is Varanasi from Patna?
The distance between Patna and Varanasi is 215.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Patna and Varanasi?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 37 kgs, and a flight 53 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Patna to Varanasi?
You can get to Varanasi with just £4 by taking a Train from Indian Railways.
What is the fastest way to get from Patna to Varanasi?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Varanasi in just 3h 30m with a Train from Indian Railways.
More routes to Patna and to Varanasi
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