How to Reach Varanasi

The city of Varanasi has an impressive transit connectivity with almost all the major cities of the country through all three means of transports. Yet, the best mean to reach Varanasi is the railway.

Air

Varanasi has its own airport which is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport. Formerly known as Varanasi Airport, the airhead connects the city with all the other major cities of the country. A number of international flights also operates from the airport. From the airport, one can hire a taxi to reach the destination. The airway is the ideal way to reach Varanasi for international tourists.

Rail

Like the airport, the city also has its own railway station - Varanasi Junction. It is one of the busiest railway stations in Uttar Pradesh. Daily regular trains connect the city with almost all the regions of the country. In order to reach the destination, one you can either take a bus or can hire a taxi. With the vast Indian Rail Network, the city is easily accessible from every corner of the country, and thus, it is the best way to reach Varanasi.

Road

Both private and government buses to Varanasi run from the major the cities of Uttar Pradesh and also from the neighbouring. Allahabad, Patna, Ranchi, Lucknow and Gorakhpur are some places from where you can enter Varanasi through bus services. The well-paved roads and national highways also allow ones to drive himself to Varanasi.