Delhi to Varanasi by train
Varanasi lies 682 km (424 mi) south-east of Delhi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 4 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 832 km (517 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Delhi | Varanasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 11 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Delhi Junction railway station, Sarai Rohilla railway station | Varanasi Junction railway station |
Where to book trains from Delhi to Varanasi
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Staying in Varanasi
Our booking partner lists 1,983+ places to stay in Varanasi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 661 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (342), and 11 are five-star. Across 219 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 48,429 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Varanasi from Delhi?
682 km (424 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Delhi; by road roughly 832 km (517 mi).
How long does it take to get from Delhi to Varanasi by train?
About 13 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Delhi and Varanasi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Varanasi?
Our booking partner lists 1,983+ places to stay in Varanasi, 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.