Varanasi to Nanded
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Nanded, Maharashtra.
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: Varanasi to Nanded
1169 km · ~25h 23m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Varanasi
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.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 390Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 540Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 690Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 779Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 929Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1079Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NandedNanded, Maharashtra
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 Nanded
1169 km · ~26h · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Varanasi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~585 km
~13h|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,690
- Change buses at a major city (around km 585)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nanded. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Nanded
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~585 km
~13h|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,690
- Arrive in Nanded
Nanded, Maharashtra
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 Nanded
Nearest railway stations: Varanasi Jn for Varanasi, Huzur Sahib Nanded for Nanded.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 27h 20m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 3h 55m wait
1 change · 27h 30m in total
Change trains at Manmad Jn — about 1h 18m wait
1 change · 28h 29m in total
Change trains at Iradatganj — about 48m 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.
Varanasi to Nanded: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Varanasi to Nanded is about 1169 km by road, roughly 23.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1169 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹44,733 · Ertiga ₹57,008 · Innova ₹59,463 · Innova Crysta ₹73,237 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,01,196
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,290 · AC Seater ₹2,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,870 · AC Sleeper ₹2,690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,320
- Train: Sleeper ₹730 · Economy ₹1,200 · Third AC ₹1,670 · Second AC ₹2,370 · First AC ₹3,300
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Nanded guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Nanded.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Varanasi to Nanded. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Bandhavgarh340 km from Varanasi
Madhya Pradesh
- Umaria380 km from Varanasi
Madhya Pradesh
- Mandla525 km from Varanasi
Madhya Pradesh
- Pench710 km from Varanasi
Madhya Pradesh
- Wardha880 km from Varanasi
Hotels in Nanded
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Nanded
Things to Do in Nanded
Visit Hazur Sahib Takht and take part in the Ganga-Jal Seva (holy…
Spend time at the most sacred Sikh shrine in Nanded, where Guru Gobind Singh Ji breathed his last. You can join the morning or evening ritual of washing the marble…
2 to 3 hours
Attend the evening Aarti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Nanded)
Head to the modern and serene Swaminarayan temple in the city for its melodious evening aarti and devotional singing. The temple’s clean, peaceful ambience is a lovely…
1 hour
Take a peaceful boat ride on the Godavari River at the Nanded Ghats
Hire a small rowboat (seasonal) from the ghats near the temple, especially at sunset, to see the riverside temples and the fort from the water. This is a calm, scenic…
1 hour
Visit the ancient Kandhar Fort (about 35 km from Nanded)
Drive to this 9th-century Rashtrakuta-era hill fort, which is a hidden gem with carved rock-cut steps, a deep stepwell, and panoramic views of the surrounding farmland.…
3 to 4 hours (including travel)
Explore the Nanded Fort (also called the Sikh Fort)
Walk through the historic fort that houses the Hazur Sahib complex, with its high walls, bastions, and a small museum displaying weapons and relics from the Guru’s…
1.5 hours
Stroll through the Nanded Vegetable Market and sample local street…
Wander through the bustling wholesale and retail market near the old city, where you can try local Maharashtrian snacks like bhajji (gram flour fritters) and sabudana…
1.5 hours
Suggested Nanded Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Visit Hazur Sahib (Takht Sachkhand) for morning darshan and listen to the kirtan; explore the museum showcasing Guru Gobind…
- Walk through the Langar Hall and participate in the community meal (free, but you may donate) to experience the Sikh tradition…
- Stroll along the Godavari Ghat near the gurudwara, watching the evening aarti and local pilgrims performing rituals.
Day 2Day 2
- Visit the Shri Kaleshwari Mandir, a 12th-century Shiva temple with intricate carvings, located about 12 km from the city centre…
- Explore the Hazrat Shaha Baba Dargah, a peaceful Sufi shrine in the old city, and learn about Nanded’s syncretic history from a…
- Spend the late afternoon at the Nanded Fort (Qila), a small but scenic Mughal-era structure, then browse the nearby Sarafa…
Day 3Day 3
- Morning boat ride on the Godavari at Kandhar Ghat (about 20 km from Nanded), where you can see birdlife and local fishermen;…
- Visit the nearby village of Degloor (35 km) to see a cooperative sugar factory and interact with farmers in their fields…
- Return to Nanded and spend the late afternoon at the Sikh Heritage Garden near Hazur Sahib, a landscaped park with statues of…
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Nanded trip and see the full Varanasi → Nanded → next stop route.
Nanded → Aundha Nagnath
About 65 km by road
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