Coimbatore to Varanasi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Coimbatore to Varanasi
2225 km · ~47h 50m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Coimbatore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 445Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 595Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 745Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 890Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1040Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1190Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1335Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1485Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1635Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1780Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1930Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2080Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Arrive in VaranasiVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Coimbatore to Varanasi
2225 km · ~49h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Coimbatore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Coimbatore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Coimbatore → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~742 km
~16h 29m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Change buses at a major city (around km 742)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Varanasi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~742 km
~16h 29m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1483)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Varanasi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Varanasi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~742 km
~16h 29m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
- Arrive in Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Coimbatore to Varanasi
Nearest railway stations: Coimbatore North for Coimbatore, Varanasi Jn for Varanasi.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 42h 50m in total
Change trains at Balharshah — about 40m wait
1 change · 42h 50m in total
Change trains at Balharshah — about 40m wait
1 change · 43h in total
Change trains at Bhubaneswar — about 1h 38m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Coimbatore to Varanasi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Coimbatore to Varanasi is about 2225 km by road, roughly 44.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2225 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹85,433 · Ertiga ₹1,08,795 · Innova ₹1,13,468 · Innova Crysta ₹1,39,830 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,92,900
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,450 · AC Seater ₹4,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,560 · AC Sleeper ₹5,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,280
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,260 · Third AC ₹3,150 · Second AC ₹4,480 · First AC ₹6,260
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Varanasi guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Varanasi.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Coimbatore to Varanasi. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Hogenakkal190 km from Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu
- Kolar345 km from Coimbatore
Karnataka
- Srisailam775 km from Coimbatore
Andhra Pradesh
- Warangal1065 km from Coimbatore
Telangana
- Bhilai1595 km from Coimbatore
Chhattisgarh
Hotels in Varanasi
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Treebo Little Budhha
Varanasi
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Varanasi
Treebo Raj Palace
Varanasi
Treebo Om Shree Banaras
Varanasi
Things to Do in Varanasi
Explore the Silk Weaving Quarter in Bhelupur or Chauk
Visit a family-run silk workshop where you can watch artisans hand-weave Banarasi brocade and zari saris on traditional pit looms. You’ll learn about the 600-year-old…
1.5 hours
Witness the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Arrive by early evening to see priests perform the spectacular fire ritual with lamps, incense, and chants on the main ghat, facing the river. The synchronized…
1.5 hours
Morning Boat Ride on the Ganges
Take a shared or private wooden rowboat at sunrise from Assi Ghat or Dashashwamedh Ghat, gliding past the historic ghats, temples, and bathers performing rituals.…
2 hours
Walk the Ghats from Assi to Manikarnika (South to North)
Stroll along the continuous stone steps and platforms, passing the tulsi groves of Tulsi Ghat, the painted walls of Rana Mahal, and the bustling laundry and bathing…
3 hours (with stops)
Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
This most sacred of Shiva temples, with its golden spire, is the heart of Varanasi’s spiritual life. Expect long queues and strict security; you can book a fast-track…
2 hours (including queue time)
Attend a Morning Havan and Temple Tour at Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Reach this famous monkey temple (dedicated to Lord Hanuman) by 5:30 AM to join the lively morning prayers and havan (fire offering) led by priests. Afterwards, walk…
1.5 hours
Suggested Varanasi Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Take a leisurely walk from your hotel to the Assi Ghat area, observing daily life and street vendors.
- Visit the small but revered Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, a peaceful spot away from the main crowds.
- Witness the grand Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat (arrive by 5:30 PM for a good viewing spot from the steps or a boat).
Day 2Day 2
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Jyotirlinga) early morning; be prepared for security checks and queue.
- Explore the narrow lanes of Vishwanath Gali, stopping at small shops for Banarasi silk scarves and sweets.
- Take a shared or private boat ride from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat (sunrise or late afternoon) to see the burning ghats and…
Day 3Day 3
- Take an auto-rickshaw or taxi to Sarnath (30-40 minutes one way).
- Visit the Dhamek Stupa, the main stupa marking Buddha's first teaching, and the adjacent archaeological museum (closed on…
- Walk through the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar temple and the deer park, a peaceful green space.
Food & Rest Stops in Varanasi
- Kerala Cafe3.4 km from centre
- Phulwari Restaurant3.5 km from centre
- Marwadi Bhojanalay3.8 km from centre
- I:ba3.8 km from centre
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