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Varanasi holiday itinerary ideas

Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick answer

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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Shortlist

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Nearest airport

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | 22 km | 45 minutes by road

02

Nearest railway

Varanasi Junction Railway Station | 0 km | City center

03

Nearest bus stop

Varanasi Bus Station | 3 km | 15 minutes by auto

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Route shape

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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