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There are 7 ways to get from Agra to Varanasi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to Banarastrain train 20176 / ...
    7h
    ₹310–2,400

  2. Bus via Prayagraj

    1. Take the bus from Agra to Allahabadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Allahabad to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    10h 4m

  3. Drive  633 km

    1. Drive from Agra to Varanasicar car 633 km
    6h 46m
    ₹6,193–8,945

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Agra to Varanasitaxi taxi 633 km
    6h 46m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  5. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Agra Cantt to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane DEL - VNS
    5h 39m
    ₹5,614–11,560

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Agra to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    10h 45m
    ₹550–1,400

  7. Train to Hindon, fly

    1. Take the train from Raja Ki Mandi to Sahibabadtrain train
    2. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane HDO - VNS
    6h 46m
    ₹6,050–24,623

Agra to Varanasi by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket₹310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Agra, India and Varanasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Agra Cantt to Banaras once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Agra to Varanasi via Allahabad in around 10h 4m.

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