Varanasi to Siliguri
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengal.
Approx Distance: 733 km
Approx Duration: 16.3 hrs
Route overview
Varanasi to Siliguri is about 733 km by road, roughly 16.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Varanasi to Siliguri
About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Varanasi. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 367. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 517. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 667. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Arrive in Siliguri
By bus: Varanasi to Siliguri
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Siliguri. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~733 km Takes about 16h 17m. Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100.
- Arrive in Siliguri
By train: Varanasi to Siliguri
The nearest railway stations are Varanasi Jn for Varanasi and New Jalpaiguri for Siliguri. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp (15631) — departs 01:05 AM from Mughal Sarai Jn, arrives 02:56 PM at Rangapani, 13h 51m
- Bikaner Guwahati Express (25631) — departs 01:05 AM from Mughal Sarai Jn, arrives 02:57 PM at Rangapani, 13h 52m
- GANDHIDHAM - KAMAKHYA Exp (15667) — departs 07:20 AM from Mughal Sarai Jn, arrives 09:29 PM at Rangapani, 14h 9m
- DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp (12506) — departs 06:30 PM from Mughal Sarai Jn, arrives 08:12 AM (+1 day) at Rangapani, 13h 42m
- NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH Rajdhani Exp (12236) — departs 10:25 PM from Varanasi Jn, arrives 11:37 AM (+1 day) at Rangapani, 13h 12m
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 733 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,160 · Sedan ₹9,630 · SUV ₹12,610 · Innova / MUV ₹14,130 · Tempo Traveller ₹16,430
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹810 · AC Seater ₹1,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,170 · AC Sleeper ₹1,690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,100
- Train: Sleeper ₹470 · Economy ₹760 · Third AC ₹1,060 · Second AC ₹1,500 · First AC ₹2,080
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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