Prayagraj to Varanasi

Prayagraj to Varanasi

Prayagraj
Varanasi
Sat, Jun 8
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Prayagraj to Varanasi Schedule

Prayagraj to Varanasi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 01:50 - 06:15₹ 343
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 03:20 - 06:00₹ 910
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 04:20 - 06:58₹ 960
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 07:40 - 10:00₹ 960
Zingbus AC Seater 09:20 - 12:00₹ 1,426
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 10:00 - 12:25₹ 413
IndiGo Economy 12:55 - 06:10₹ 13,244
IndiGo Economy 14:30 - 22:20₹ 16,963
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 16:10 - 19:40₹ 1,115
Siddharth Holidays A/C Semi Sleeper 18:00 - 21:00₹ 578
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 20:30 - 23:20₹ 443
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 23:05 - 02:00₹ 960

Transportation from Prayagraj to Varanasi

Facts about the transport from Prayagraj to Varanasi

Cheapest Transport$4
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure1:50 AM
Latest Departure6:00 PM
Departures per day60
Distance88 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAnsh Travels, Comfort Tour And Travels, Gola Bus Service, Hans Travels, Highway Star Travel Cargo, Indian Railways, Laxmi Holidays, Radhika Travels, Ramashiv Travels, Sethi Yatra, Shri Mahavir Tour , Siddharth Holidays, TravelODesk India, Vidhan Tour Travels, Zingbus

How to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi

Travelling between Prayagraj and Varanasi is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 103.63 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 3.39.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 8 hours to travel between Prayagraj and Varanasi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Prayagraj and Varanasi. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 7h 50m to reach Varanasi.

How much does it cost to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi?

Travelling between Prayagraj and Varanasi can be as cheap as USD 3.39 if you opt for a Vidhan Tour Travels bus and as expensive as USD 103.63 if you buy a TravelODesk India taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Prayagraj and Varanasi ?

  • 40 from Allahabad to Varanasi starting from 01:50 Prayagraj Junction until 17:20 Prayagraj Junction
  • 16 from Allahabad to Varanasi starting from 03:00 Allahabad until 18:00 Allahabad
  • 4 from Allahabad to Varanasi starting from 00:00 Prayagraj until 00:00 Prayagraj

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Prayagraj to Varanasi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Allahabad to Varanasi overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Allahabad and Varanasi

Ansh Travels, Comfort Tour And Travels, Gola Bus Service, Hans Travels, Highway Star Travel Cargo, Laxmi Holidays, Radhika Travels, Ramashiv Travels, Sethi Yatra, Shri Mahavir Tour , Siddharth Holidays, Vidhan Tour Travels, Zingbus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Allahabad and Varanasi

TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Prayagraj to Varanasi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 59% took a train
  • 26% chosen flight
  • 15% opted for a bus