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Varanasi to Pathankot

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

1367 kmDistance

27.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹15140

Sedan₹17870

SUV₹23390

Innova / MUV₹26170

Tempo Traveller₹30370

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1500

AC Seater₹2460

Non-AC Sleeper₹2190

AC Sleeper₹3140

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3880

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Train

Sleeper₹850

Economy₹1400

Third AC₹1940

Second AC₹2760

First AC₹3860

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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.

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By Car: Varanasi to Pathankot

1367 km · ~28h 40m · About 27h of driving split over 4 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 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 342
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 492
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 684
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 834
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1025
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1175
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Pathankot
Pathankot, Punjab
Hotels in Pathankot

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 Pathankot

1367 km · ~30h 24m · 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) · ~684 km
~15h 12m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
Search buses Varanasi to Pathankot
Change buses at a major city (around km 684)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pathankot. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Pathankot
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~684 km
~15h 12m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
Search buses Varanasi to Pathankot
Arrive in Pathankot
Pathankot, Punjab
Hotels in Pathankot

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 Pathankot

Nearest railway stations: Varanasi Jn for Varanasi, Chakki Bank for Pathankot.

Direct trains

Kolkata Chitpur-JammuTawi Express#13151 · Express

02:50 AMVaranasi Jn

26h 50m172 stops

05:40 AM^+1dChakki Bank

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Archana Express#12355 · Superfast

11:35 AMVaranasi Jn

20h 35m168 stops

08:10 AM^+1dChakki Bank

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Varanasi-Jammu Tawi SF Express#12237 · Superfast

12:50 PMVaranasi Jn

20h 25m163 stops

09:15 AM^+1dChakki Bank

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Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast

02:46 PMVaranasi Jn

19h 24m163 stops

10:10 AM^+1dChakki Bank

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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