Varanasi to Ambikāpur by train
Ambikāpur lies 245 km (152 mi) south of Varanasi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 42 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 299 km (186 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Varanasi | Ambikāpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 121,071 |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 603 m (1,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Varanasi Junction railway station | Ambikapur railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Ambikāpur from Varanasi?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, south of Varanasi; by road roughly 299 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Ambikāpur by train?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Varanasi and Ambikāpur?
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.