Day trip from Varanasi to Kushinagar
Kushinagar lies 181 km (112 mi) north-east of Varanasi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 181 km (112 mi) apart, Kushinagar is a realistic day trip from Varanasi: about 2 h 57 min each way by road.
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| Varanasi | Kushinagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 274,403 |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Kushinagar
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Common questions
How far is Kushinagar from Varanasi?
181 km (112 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Varanasi; by road roughly 221 km (137 mi).
How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Kushinagar by road?
About 2 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Varanasi and Kushinagar?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.