Siwan to Varanasi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Siwan, Bihar to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 223 km
Approx Duration: 5 hrs
Route overview
Siwan to Varanasi is about 223 km by road, roughly 5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Ghazipur.
By car: Siwan to Varanasi
About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Siwan. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Ghazipur. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 73 km (about 1h 28m of driving) — Arrive in Varanasi
By bus: Siwan to Varanasi
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Siwan. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Siwan. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Siwan → Varanasi. AC Seater / Volvo · ~223 km Takes about 4h 57m. Tentative fare ₹250–₹670.
- Arrive in Varanasi
By train: Siwan to Varanasi
The nearest railway stations are Siwan Jn for Siwan and Varanasi Jn for Varanasi. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Lichhavi Express (14005) — departs 11:00 AM from Siwan Jn, arrives 03:35 PM at Varanasi Jn, 4h 35m
- With one change, 7h 23m in total: Vaishali SF Express (12553) 02:17 PM Duraundha Jn to 03:47 PM Baitalpur, then Gorakhpur Manduadih Intercity Express (15103) 04:43 PM Baitalpur to 09:40 PM Manduadih — change at Baitalpur (about 56m wait)
- With one change, 7h 29m in total: Raptisagar Express (12522) 05:16 PM Mairwa to 06:40 PM Chhapra, then Swatantrata Sainani Express (12561) 08:40 PM Chhapra to 12:45 AM Manduadih — change at Chhapra (about 2h wait)
- With one change, 7h 54m in total: Raptisagar Express (12522) 05:16 PM Mairwa to 06:40 PM Chhapra, then CHHAPRA - CHENNAI CENTRAL Ganga Kaveri Exp (12670) 09:00 PM Chhapra to 01:10 AM Varanasi Jn — change at Chhapra (about 2h 20m 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 223 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,550 · Sedan ₹3,000 · SUV ₹3,940 · Innova / MUV ₹4,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,210
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹250 · AC Seater ₹400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹360 · AC Sleeper ₹510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹670
- Train: Sleeper ₹160 · Economy ₹250 · Third AC ₹340 · Second AC ₹480 · First AC ₹650
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Siwan
- Siwan to Kushinagar
- Siwan to Patna
- Siwan to Nalanda
- Siwan to Rajgir
- Siwan to Bodh Gaya
- Siwan to Ayodhya
- Siwan to Prayagraj
- Siwan to Singrauli
- Siwan to Deoghar
- Siwan to Ranchi
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- Mirzapur to Varanasi
- Jaunpur to Varanasi
- Ghazipur to Varanasi
- Azamgarh to Varanasi
- Sasaram to Varanasi
- Prayagraj to Varanasi
- Singrauli to Varanasi
- Sultanpur to Varanasi
- Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Basti to Varanasi
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- Varanasi to Singrauli
- Varanasi to Ayodhya
- Varanasi to Kushinagar
- Varanasi to Rewa
- Varanasi to Bodh Gaya
- Varanasi to Patna
- Varanasi to Rajgir
- Varanasi to Bandhavgarh
- Varanasi to Nalanda
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