How to Reach Varanasi, India – By Air, Train & Road

• ✈️ By Air – Varanasi Airport (Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport)

  Airport Code: VNS

  Location: Babatpur, ~26 km from Varanasi city center

  Domestic Flights: Regular flights from major Indian cities like:

  Delhi Mumbai Kolkata Bengaluru Hyderabad

  International Flights: Direct connections to: Bangkok Dubai Kathmandu (seasonal/chartered)

  🚆 By Train – Varanasi Junction (BSB) & Nearby Stations

  Main Station: Varanasi Junction (BSB)

  Other Nearby Stations:

  Banaras (Manduadih) (BSBS) – Clean & modern

  Kashi Station (KEI)

  Varanasi City (BCY)

  Well-connected to:

  Delhi (Shiv Ganga Express, Vande Bharat Express)

  Mumbai (Mahanagari Express, Kamayani Express)

  Kolkata (Howrah Varanasi Express)

  Lucknow, Patna, Gorakhpur, and most North Indian cities

  Booking: Indian Railways (IRCTC), travel agents, or station counters

  Local Transport from Station:

  Auto-rickshaws, cabs, tuk-tuks

  E-rickshaws for short trips

  🚙 By Road – Reaching Varanasi by Bus or Car

  🚌 By Bus:

  Government & Private Buses available from: Lucknow (~6 hrs) Allahabad (~3 hrs) Patna (~4–5 hrs) Gorakhpur (~6 hrs)

  Bus Types: Sleeper, AC, Non-AC, Volvo options available

  Bus Terminals:

  Varanasi Bus Stand (Cantt)

  Lahartara Bus Stand

  🚗 By Car/Taxi:

  Highways: NH 31, NH 2 (Grand Trunk Road), and NH 19 connect Varanasi to major cities

  Self-drive: Beautiful countryside route but can be crowded near the city

  Rental Taxis/Shared Cabs: Available from nearby cities (via Ola Outstation, Savaari, etc.)