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Varanasi to Parasnath Hills

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Parasnath Hills, Jharkhand.

458 kmDistance
9.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5140
Sedan₹6050
SUV₹7940
Innova / MUV₹8900
Tempo Traveller₹10380
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹500
AC Seater₹820
Non-AC Sleeper₹730
AC Sleeper₹1050
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1330
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Train
Sleeper₹300
Economy₹490
Third AC₹670
Second AC₹950
First AC₹1310
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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 Parasnath Hills

458 km · ~9h 50m · About 9h of driving split over 2 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. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 229

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 379

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

  5. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Parasnath Hills

    Parasnath Hills, Jharkhand

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 Parasnath Hills

458 km · ~10h 11m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Parasnath Hills

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~458 km

    ~10h 11m|Tentative fare ₹500–₹1,330

  3. Arrive in Parasnath Hills

    Parasnath Hills, Jharkhand

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 Parasnath Hills

Nearest railway stations: Varanasi Jn for Varanasi, Nimiaghat for Parasnath Hills.

Direct trains

NEW DELHI - KOL SEALDAH Rajdhani Exp#12314 · Rajdhani
01:38 AMMughal Sarai Jn
4h 16m63 stops
05:54 AMNimiaghat
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12302 · Rajdhani
01:55 AMMughal Sarai Jn
4h 6m48 stops
06:01 AMNimiaghat
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express#22812 · Rajdhani
02:15 AMMughal Sarai Jn
4h 33m48 stops
06:48 AMNimiaghat
AMRITSAR - KOLKATA CHITPUR Durgiana SF Exp#12358 · Superfast
02:30 AMMughal Sarai Jn
4h 9m63 stops
06:39 AMNimiaghat
New Delhi-Sealdah AC Duronto Express#12260 · Duronto
04:49 AMJeonathpur
4h 13m49 stops
09:02 AMNimiaghat

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.

Transport Options

Varanasi to Parasnath Hills: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Varanasi to Parasnath Hills is about 458 km by road, roughly 9.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 458 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,140 · Sedan ₹6,050 · SUV ₹7,940 · Innova / MUV ₹8,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,380
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹500 · AC Seater ₹820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹730 · AC Sleeper ₹1,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,330
  • Train: Sleeper ₹300 · Economy ₹490 · Third AC ₹670 · Second AC ₹950 · First AC ₹1,310

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

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