Nearest airport
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport Varanasi | 32 km | 1 hour by road
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Sarnath holiday itinerary ideas
Uttar Pradesh, India
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From Varanasi city center, head north-east toward Sarnath. The distance is approximately 24 km and takes about 1 hour via NH-2. Regular taxis and buses operate between Varanasi and Sarnath throughout the day.
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Nearest railway
Varanasi Junction Railway Station | 24 km | 45 minutes by road
Nearest bus stop
Varanasi Bus Stand | 24 km | 1 hour by road
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From Varanasi city center, head north-east toward Sarnath. The distance is approximately 24 km and takes about 1 hour via NH-2. Regular taxis and buses operate between Varanasi and Sarnath throughout the day.
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