What is the best way to travel from Varanasi to Delhi?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool, Flights, Trains and Buses to Delhi from Varanasi. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Delhi from Varanasi?
You can reach Delhi with just £5 by taking a Bus from Intrcity Smartbus, 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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Intrcity Smartbus14h 45m018:00VaranasiBus Stop08:45DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 21/03/2026 18:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 30m019:00VaranasiBus Stop09:30DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 21/03/2026 19:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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Indian Railways14h 40m002:30VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station17:10DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 21/03/2026 02:30:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 21/03/2026 17:10:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
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Indian Railways16h 5m017:10VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station09:15DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 21/03/2026 17:10:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
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Air India1h 35m010:05Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportLal Bahadur Shastri International Airport11:40Indira Gandhi AirportIndira Gandhi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India goes from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (India) at 21/03/2026 10:05:00 to Indira Gandhi Airport, Indira Gandhi Airport (India) arriving at 21/03/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Air India1h 35m012:40Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportLal Bahadur Shastri International Airport14:15Indira Gandhi AirportIndira Gandhi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India goes from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (India) at 21/03/2026 12:40:00 to Indira Gandhi Airport, Indira Gandhi Airport (India) arriving at 21/03/2026 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Air India Limited1h 30m008:30Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportLal Bahadur Shastri International Airport10:00Indira Gandhi AirportIndira Gandhi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India Limited goes from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (India) at 21/03/2026 08:30:00 to Indira Gandhi Airport, Indira Gandhi Airport (India) arriving at 21/03/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 45m018:00VaranasiBus Stop08:45DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 22/03/2026 18:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 30m019:00VaranasiBus Stop09:30DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 19:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 45m018:00VaranasiBus Stop08:45DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 18:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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Indian Railways14h 50m006:55VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station21:45DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 06:55:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 21:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
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Indian Railways12h 10m016:40VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station04:50DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 16:40:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 04:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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BlaBlaCar13h 20m017:00Varanasi06:20Delhi0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 17:00:00 to , Delhi (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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BlaBlaCar10h 40m018:40Varanasi05:20Delhi0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 18:40:00 to , Delhi (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 30m019:00VaranasiBus Stop09:30DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 26/03/2026 19:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 27/03/2026 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 45m018:00VaranasiBus Stop08:45DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 26/03/2026 18:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 27/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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Indian Railways14h 50m006:55VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station21:45DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 26/03/2026 06:55:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 26/03/2026 21:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
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Indian Railways16h 10m019:50VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station12:00DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 26/03/2026 19:50:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 27/03/2026 12:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
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What are the fastest trips from Varanasi to Delhi?
You can get to Delhi from Varanasi in just 1h 30m with a Flight from Air India Limited. 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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Air India Limited1h 30m008:30Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportLal Bahadur Shastri International Airport10:00Indira Gandhi AirportIndira Gandhi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India Limited goes from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (India) at 21/03/2026 08:30:00 to Indira Gandhi Airport, Indira Gandhi Airport (India) arriving at 21/03/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Air India1h 35m010:05Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportLal Bahadur Shastri International Airport11:40Indira Gandhi AirportIndira Gandhi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India goes from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (India) at 21/03/2026 10:05:00 to Indira Gandhi Airport, Indira Gandhi Airport (India) arriving at 21/03/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Air India1h 35m012:40Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportLal Bahadur Shastri International Airport14:15Indira Gandhi AirportIndira Gandhi Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India goes from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (India) at 21/03/2026 12:40:00 to Indira Gandhi Airport, Indira Gandhi Airport (India) arriving at 21/03/2026 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 30m019:00VaranasiBus Stop09:30DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 21/03/2026 19:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 45m018:00VaranasiBus Stop08:45DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 21/03/2026 18:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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Indian Railways14h 40m002:30VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station17:10DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 21/03/2026 02:30:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 21/03/2026 17:10:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
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Indian Railways16h 5m017:10VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station09:15DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 21/03/2026 17:10:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 45m018:00VaranasiBus Stop08:45DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 22/03/2026 18:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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BlaBlaCar10h 40m018:40Varanasi05:20Delhi0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 18:40:00 to , Delhi (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
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BlaBlaCar13h 20m017:00Varanasi06:20Delhi0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 17:00:00 to , Delhi (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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Indian Railways12h 10m016:40VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station04:50DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 16:40:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 04:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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Indian Railways14h 50m006:55VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station21:45DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 06:55:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 21:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 30m019:00VaranasiBus Stop09:30DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 19:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 45m018:00VaranasiBus Stop08:45DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 23/03/2026 18:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 30m019:00VaranasiBus Stop09:30DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 26/03/2026 19:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 27/03/2026 09:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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Intrcity Smartbus14h 45m018:00VaranasiBus Stop08:45DelhiSanjay Gandhi Coach Station0BasicA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Varanasi (India) at 26/03/2026 18:00:00 to Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 27/03/2026 08:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
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Indian Railways14h 50m006:55VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station21:45DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 26/03/2026 06:55:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 26/03/2026 21:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
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Indian Railways16h 10m019:50VaranasiDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station12:00DelhiJunction Train Station0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station, Varanasi (India) at 26/03/2026 19:50:00 to Junction Train Station, Delhi (India) arriving at 27/03/2026 12:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
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Bus from Varanasi to Delhi
What are the most popular stations in Varanasi and Delhi?
In Varanasi, you will usually depart from Banaras Train Station, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station or Bus Stand, while in Delhi you will be arriving at Junction Train Station, Sanjay Gandhi Coach Station or Shahdara Metro 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 Delhi from Varanasi? With 7 connections between 4 Flight, Carpool, Bus and Train 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 Varanasi and Delhi, you can pay as low as £5 with a Bus from Intrcity Smartbus.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 Flight from Air India Limited: you will get to Delhi in just 1h 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 Varanasi and Delhi are Intrcity Smartbus, Indian Railways and BlaBlaCar, 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 Varanasi and Delhi 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 Mughal Sarāi or to New Delhi, and look at flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, and landing at Delhi Airport. 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 Varanasi to Delhi?
The most popular companies between Varanasi and Delhi, are Intrcity Smartbus, Indian Railways and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus
Train companies: Indian Railways
Airlines: Air India, Air India Limited and SpiceJet
All you need to know when you travel from Varanasi to Delhi
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Varanasi to Delhi. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Varanasi to Delhi
How can I reach Delhi from Varanasi?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Flight, Carpool, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Delhi from Varanasi.
How far is Delhi from Varanasi?
The distance between Varanasi and Delhi is 682.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Varanasi and Delhi?
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 18 kgs of CO2, a train 24 kgs, a car 116 kgs, and a flight 168 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Varanasi to Delhi?
You can get to Delhi with just £5 by taking a Bus from Intrcity Smartbus.
What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi to Delhi?
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 Delhi in just 1h 30m with a Flight from Air India Limited.
More routes to Varanasi and to Delhi
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Varanasi and to Delhi. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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