| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +11h 33m | $1,268.40 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 08:00 | 19:25 | $17.18 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 08:45 | 20:05 | $25.16 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 13:00 | 00:20 | $17.18 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 14:05 | 00:40 | $29.29 | |
Bus | Singh Bus Service | Non-AC Seater | 16:00 | 10:30 | $9.85 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 16:50 | 00:40 | $27.41 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 17:45 | 04:40 | $15.92 | |
Bus | Singh Bus Service | AC Seater | 18:30 | 08:00 | $15.34 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 18:50 | 04:25 | $15.92 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 19:15 | 08:00 | $16.71 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 19:55 | 08:15 | $17.18 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 20:25 | 09:35 | $15.56 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 21:55 | 08:05 | $15.92 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 23:00 | 08:45 | $15.92 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 23:30 | 09:45 | $15.92 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 23:50 | 11:40 | $21.56 |
Travelling between Howrah and Varanasi is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,488.25 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.76.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Howrah and Varanasi depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Howrah and Varanasi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h to reach Varanasi.
Travelling between Howrah and Varanasi can be as cheap as USD 6.76 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 1,488.25 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Howrah to Varanasi.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Air India, Air India Express, Air India Express, IndiGo
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.
Singh Bus Service, Siyaram Travels
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.
Cab Expresso, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India
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.
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
| Cheapest Transport | $7 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 25m |
| Earliest Departure | 2:25 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 72 |
| Distance | 670 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air India, Air India Express, Air India Express, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Singh Bus Service, Siyaram Travels, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India |