Baranasi or Varanasi is the spiritual capital of india. It is located at the bank of Ganges river. People of hindu religion come here from all over India to take a holy bath and perform the funeral rites of their relatives. As per legends, the Ganges ghat in Varanasi is the holiest place for the funeral program of hindus.It is also believed that the Ganges washes away all sins from the soul after death. Overall , Baranasi is a great pilgrimage field in india. Lots of popular hindu temples are located in this beautiful city. So, if you are preparing for Banaras then let’s have a look on how to reach Banaras.
Varanasi City : Varanasi State : Uttar pradesh Country : India Nearest Airport : Lal Bahadur Shastri International Nearest Railway : Banaras railway station Best time to visit : November to February Known for : Spiritual destination
By Train :
Railway is the cheapest and quiet luxurious way to reach Baranasi from Kolkata.
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| Train No. | Source station | Source station code | Departure time | Arrival Time | Destination station with code | Travel Time | Availability | Type of Classes |
| 03005 | Howrah | HWH | 19:15 | 09:15 | VARANASI JN BSB | 14:00 | Everyday in Week | 1A 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 02333 | Howrah | HWH | 20:00 | 09:30 | VARANASI JN BSB | 13:30 | Everyday in Week | 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 03009 | Howrah | HWH | 20:25 | 10:20 | VARANASI JN BSB | 13:55 | Everyday in Week | 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 02325 | Kolkata | KOAA | 07:40 | 20:30 | VARANASI JN BSB | 12:50 | Thursday | 1A 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 02371 | Howrah | HWH | 08:15 | 19:00 | VARANASI JN BSB | 10:45 | Monday | 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 02353 | Howrah | HWH | 08:15 | 19:00 | VARANASI JN BSB | 10:45 | Friday | 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 03151 | Kolkata | KOAA | 11:45 | 02:40 | VARANASI JN BSB | 14:55 | MondayTuesday Thursday Saturday | 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 02357 | Kolkata | KOAA | 12:10 | 22:06 | VARANASI JN BSB | 09:56 | Tuesday Saturday | 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 03167 | Kolkata | KOAA | 12:10 | 22:50 | VARANASI JN BSB | 10:40 | Thursday | 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 02327 | Howrah | HWH | 13:00 | 01:40 | VARANASI JN BSB | 12:40 | Tuesday Friday | 1A 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 05021 | Shalimar | SHM | 20:20 | 11:30 | VARANASI JN BSB | 15:10 | Tuesday | 1A 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 03125 | Kolkata | KOAA | 22:45 | 10:05 | VARANASI JN BSB | 11:20 | Thursday | 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 02331 | Howrah | HWH | 23:55 | 14:37 | VARANASI JN BSB | 14:42 | Tuesday Friday Saturday | 1A 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 02317 | Kolkata | KOAA | 07:40 | 20:30 | VARANASI JN BSB | 12:50 | Wednesday Sunday | 1A 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 02381 | Howrah | HWH | 08:15 | 08:45 | VARANASI JN BSB | 10:30 | Wednesday Thursday Sunday | 1A 2A 3A SL 2S |
| 03005 | Howrah | HWH | 13:00 | 01:40 | VARANASI JN BSB | 12:40 | Monday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Sunday | 1A 2A 3A SL 2S |
By Road :
Baranasi is well connected by roads with other mega cities in India. Well maintained highways make it very easy to access varanasi. Overall, you will experience unforgettable memories during your road trip. By road the distance between Kolkata to Baranasi is 675 kilometers. It takes around 14 hours and 35 minutes to cover this distance by driving or riding.
By Airways :
Flight is the easiest as well as most expensive way to reach Baranasi from kolkata. Netaji subhas chandra bose international airport is the only airport in kolkata. On the other hand Lal Bahadur Shastri international airport is the nearest airport in Varanasi . The code name of this airport is VNS . Generally, a nonstop flight between those airports takes around one hour and 30 minutes. Lots of domestic flights take off from Kolkata for Banaras everyday . Some popular cheapest airlines on this route are Indigo, Go first, Vistara, Air India etc.
However, you can also get multiple city-stops from Kolkata.
