Day trip from Varanasi to Bastī
Bastī lies 166 km (103 mi) north of Varanasi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 166 km (103 mi) apart, Bastī is a realistic day trip from Varanasi: about 2 h 42 min each way by road.
| Varanasi | Bastī | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 115,115 |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 92 m (302 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Bastī
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Common questions
How far is Bastī from Varanasi?
166 km (103 mi) in a straight line, north of Varanasi; by road roughly 203 km (126 mi).
How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Bastī by road?
About 2 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Varanasi and Bastī?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.