Nearest airport
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | 22 km | 45 minutes by road
Uttar Pradesh, India
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Varanasi is well-connected by National Highway 29 to major cities. From Lucknow it is 270 km northeast, approximately 5-6 hours by car. From Delhi it is 760 km southeast, approximately 12-14 hours by road.
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Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | 22 km | 45 minutes by road
Varanasi Junction Railway Station | 0 km | City center
Varanasi Bus Station | 3 km | 15 minutes by auto
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Varanasi is well-connected by National Highway 29 to major cities. From Lucknow it is 270 km northeast, approximately 5-6 hours by car. From Delhi it is 760 km southeast, approximately 12-14 hours by road.
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