How to get from Varanasi to Allahabad
3 ways, 118 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 2h 22m | ₹280–1,400 estimated |
| Drive | 2h 19m | ₹840–1,050 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 2h 19m | ₹1,780–2,230 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:58 → 11:372h 39m · directIndian Railways 55131₹805–1,400
- 09:15 → 11:462h 31m · directIndian Railways 12487₹440–950
- 09:25 → 11:562h 31m · directIndian Railways 12987₹445–960
- 09:45 → 12:072h 22m · directIndian Railways 13047₹280–695
- 09:55 → 13:263h 31m · directIndian Railways 12321₹580–1,140
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Allahabad?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 2h 19m door to door. The straight-line distance is 118 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Varanasi to Allahabad?
- Train is the cheapest, from ₹280. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Varanasi to Allahabad?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 5 direct trains, the fastest taking 2h 22m. Fares run ₹280–1,400 across classes.
- How far is Allahabad from Varanasi by road?
- About 129 km, roughly 2h 19m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹840–1,050; tolls and parking are extra.