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Varanasi to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

1928 kmDistance
38.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹66,447
Ertiga₹84,666
Innova₹88,310
Innova Crysta₹1,08,780
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,50,257

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,120
AC Seater₹3,470
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,080
AC Sleeper₹4,430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,450
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Train
Sleeper₹1,190
Economy₹1,960
Third AC₹2,730
Second AC₹3,890
First AC₹5,430
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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: Varanasi to Bangalore

1928 km · ~41h 54m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Varanasi

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 386

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 536

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 686

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 771

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 921

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1071

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1157

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1307

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1457

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1542

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1692

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1842

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra 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: Varanasi to Bangalore

1928 km · ~42h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Varanasi

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Varanasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Varanasi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~964 km

    ~21h 25m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 964)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~964 km

    ~21h 25m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  5. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra 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: Varanasi to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Varanasi Jn for Varanasi, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

Direct trains

DARBHANGA - MYSORE BAGMATI SF Exp#12577 · Superfast
12:06 AMJeonathpur
44h 9m363 stops
08:15 PM+1dBangalore Cant
PATLIPUTRA - BANGALORE Sanghamitra SF Exp#12296 · Superfast
11:40 PMJeonathpur
44h 20m365 stops
08:00 PM+2dBangalore Cant

Other options with a change

1 change · 35h 5m in total

VARANASI - MUMBAI LTT Ratnagiri SF Exp#12166 · Superfast
08:25 PMVaranasi Jn
12h 30m89 stops
08:55 AM+1dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h 32m wait

Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Yesvantpur AC Duronto Express#12214 · Duronto
10:27 AMItarsi Jn
21h 3m175 stops
07:30 AM+1dYesvantpur Jn

1 change · 38h 8m in total

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express#22812 · Rajdhani
01:52 AMKailahat
8h 43m82 stops
10:35 AMKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 2h 9m wait

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp#12245 · Duronto
12:44 PMKharagpur Jn
27h 16m300 stops
04:00 PM+1dYesvantpur Jn

1 change · 38h 32m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12302 · Rajdhani
01:28 AMKailahat
8h 27m111 stops
09:55 AMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 5m wait

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp#12245 · Duronto
11:00 AMHowrah Jn
29h336 stops
04:00 PM+1dYesvantpur Jn

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.

Varanasi to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Varanasi to Bangalore is about 1928 km by road, roughly 38.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1928 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹66,447 · Ertiga ₹84,666 · Innova ₹88,310 · Innova Crysta ₹1,08,780 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,50,257
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,120 · AC Seater ₹3,470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,080 · AC Sleeper ₹4,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,190 · Economy ₹1,960 · Third AC ₹2,730 · Second AC ₹3,890 · First AC ₹5,430

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Bangalore guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Varanasi to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Singrauli175 km from Varanasi

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Bhilai630 km from Varanasi

    Chhattisgarh

  3. Pandavula Gutta1110 km from Varanasi

    Telangana

  4. Suryapet1265 km from Varanasi

    Telangana

  5. Srisailam1450 km from Varanasi

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Varanasi to Bangalore (about 38.6 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Varanasi
Suggested from Bangalore's top sights.

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