Korba to Varanasi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Korba, Chhattisgarh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 429 km
Approx Duration: 9.5 hrs
Route overview
Korba to Varanasi is about 429 km by road, roughly 9.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Korba to Varanasi
About 9h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Korba. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 129 km (about 2h 35m of driving) — Arrive in Varanasi
By bus: Korba to Varanasi
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Korba. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Korba. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Korba → Varanasi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~429 km Takes about 9h 32m. Tentative fare ₹470–₹1,250.
- Arrive in Varanasi
By train: Korba to Varanasi
The nearest railway stations are Korba for Korba and Varanasi Jn for Varanasi. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 18h 25m in total: Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express (16327) 07:50 PM Korba to 09:35 PM Bilaspur Jn, then Durg-Nautanwa (via Varanasi)Express (18201) 10:40 PM Bilaspur Jn to 02:15 PM Varanasi Jn — change at Bilaspur Jn (about 1h 5m wait)
- With one change, 20h 20m in total: Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express (16327) 07:50 PM Korba to 09:35 PM Bilaspur Jn, then Sarnath Express (15160) 11:40 PM Bilaspur Jn to 04:10 PM Varanasi Jn — change at Bilaspur Jn (about 2h 5m wait)
- With one change, 21h 45m in total: Korba Visakhapatnam Express (18517) 04:30 PM Korba to 06:10 PM Bilaspur Jn, then Durg-Nautanwa (via Varanasi)Express (18201) 10:40 PM Bilaspur Jn to 02:15 PM Varanasi Jn — change at Bilaspur Jn (about 4h 30m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 429 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,820 · Sedan ₹5,680 · SUV ₹7,440 · Innova / MUV ₹8,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹9,740
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹470 · AC Seater ₹770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹690 · AC Sleeper ₹990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,250
- Train: Sleeper ₹290 · Economy ₹460 · Third AC ₹630 · Second AC ₹890 · First AC ₹1,230
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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