Varanasi to Prayagraj by bus
Prayagraj lies 118 km (73 mi) west of Varanasi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 22 min including stops, over roughly 144 km (90 mi) of road.
| Varanasi | Prayagraj | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book buses from Varanasi to Prayagraj
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Staying in Prayagraj
Our booking partner lists 267 places to stay in Prayagraj. Of the 214 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (131), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 1,697 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Prayagraj from Varanasi?
118 km (73 mi) in a straight line, west of Varanasi; by road roughly 144 km (90 mi).
How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Prayagraj by bus?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Varanasi and Prayagraj?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Prayagraj?
Our booking partner lists 267 places to stay in Prayagraj, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.