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What is the best way to travel from Varanasi to Prayagraj?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool for the journey to Prayagraj from Varanasi. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 15 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
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Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
1h 0m
£3
£9
16
Train
1h 50m
£4
£5
8

What is the cheapest way to reach Prayagraj from Varanasi?

You can get to Prayagraj with just £3 by taking a Bus from Arora Travels, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £3
tomorrow
Monday
from £4
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from £4
Friday

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Arora Travels
    1h 32m
    0
    18:31
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    20:03
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Arora Travels
    Business
    £3
  • Sethi Yatra Company
    3h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    19:00
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £7
  • Kalpana Travels Kanpur
    2h 0m
    0
    17:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    19:00
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Kalpana Travels Kanpur
    First Class
    £7
  • Sanjay Travels
    2h 46m
    0
    19:45
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    22:31
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Sanjay Travels
    First Class
    £9
  • Cheapest Trains today

  • Indian Railways
    3h 30m
    0
    04:45
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    08:15
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    4h 25m
    0
    16:30
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    20:55
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    2h 55m
    0
    21:45
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    00:40
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    2h 15m
    0
    22:15
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    00:30
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £4

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Indian Railways
    1h 53m
    0
    00:50
    Varanasi
    Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station
    02:43
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    2h 10m
    0
    17:20
    Varanasi
    Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station
    19:30
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    2h 5m
    0
    19:35
    Varanasi
    Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station
    21:40
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    1h 50m
    0
    22:20
    Varanasi
    Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station
    00:10
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £4

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Indian Railways
    3h 30m
    0
    04:45
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    08:15
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    4h 25m
    0
    16:30
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    20:55
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    2h 15m
    0
    22:15
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    00:30
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    2h 10m
    0
    23:10
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    01:20
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Kalpana Travels Kanpur
    2h 0m
    0
    17:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    19:00
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Kalpana Travels Kanpur
    First Class
    £7
  • Panwar Travels
    1h 0m
    0
    05:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    06:00
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Panwar Travels
    Premium Economy
    £9
  • Sanjay Travels
    2h 46m
    0
    19:45
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    22:31
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Sanjay Travels
    First Class
    £9
  • Zingbus
    2h 40m
    0
    18:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    20:40
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Zingbus
    First Class
    £10

What are the fastest trips from Varanasi to Prayagraj?

You can get to Prayagraj from Varanasi in just 1h 0m with a Bus from Panwar Travels. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 1h 32m
tomorrow
Monday
from 1h 50m
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from 1h 0m
Friday

    Fastest Buses today

  • Arora Travels
    1h 32m
    0
    18:31
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    20:03
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Arora Travels
    Business
    £3
  • Kalpana Travels Kanpur
    2h 0m
    0
    17:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    19:00
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Kalpana Travels Kanpur
    First Class
    £7
  • Sanjay Travels
    2h 46m
    0
    19:45
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    22:31
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Sanjay Travels
    First Class
    £9
  • Sethi Yatra Company
    3h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    19:00
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Sethi Yatra Company
    Premium Economy
    £7
  • Fastest Trains today

  • Indian Railways
    2h 10m
    0
    04:35
    Varanasi
    Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station
    06:45
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £9
  • Indian Railways
    2h 15m
    0
    22:15
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    00:30
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    2h 55m
    0
    21:45
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    00:40
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    3h 30m
    0
    04:45
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    08:15
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Indian Railways
    1h 50m
    0
    22:20
    Varanasi
    Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station
    00:10
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    1h 53m
    0
    00:50
    Varanasi
    Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station
    02:43
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    2h 5m
    0
    19:35
    Varanasi
    Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station
    21:40
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    2h 10m
    0
    17:20
    Varanasi
    Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station
    19:30
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Panwar Travels
    1h 0m
    0
    05:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    06:00
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Panwar Travels
    Premium Economy
    £9
  • Kalpana Travels Kanpur
    2h 0m
    0
    17:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    19:00
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Kalpana Travels Kanpur
    First Class
    £7
  • Zingbus
    2h 40m
    0
    18:00
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    20:40
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Zingbus
    First Class
    £10
  • Sanjay Travels
    2h 46m
    0
    19:45
    Varanasi
    Bus Stand
    22:31
    Prayagraj
    Tilak Rd
    0
    Sanjay Travels
    First Class
    £9
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Indian Railways
    2h 3m
    0
    22:50
    Varanasi
    Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station
    00:53
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £7
  • Indian Railways
    2h 10m
    0
    23:10
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    01:20
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    2h 15m
    0
    22:15
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    00:30
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from £4
  • Indian Railways
    3h 30m
    0
    04:45
    Varanasi
    Banaras Train Station
    08:15
    Prayagraj
    Prayagraj Junction Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from £4
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Varanasi to Prayagraj

What are the most popular stations in Varanasi and Prayagraj?

In Varanasi, you will usually depart from Banaras Train Station, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Train Station or Red Bus, while in Prayagraj you will be arriving at Allhabad Lodge, Bus Stop or Bafna Lawn Hotel, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Prayagraj from Varanasi? With 8 connections between 15 Bus, Train and Car operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Varanasi and Prayagraj, you can pay as low as £3 with a Bus from Arora Travels.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Panwar Travels: you will get to Prayagraj in just 1h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Varanasi and Prayagraj are Indian Railways, Kalpana Travels Kanpur and Sanjay Travels, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Varanasi and Prayagraj is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Mughal Sarāi or to Jhūsi, and look at flights from , and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Varanasi to Prayagraj?

The most popular companies between Varanasi and Prayagraj, are Indian Railways, Kalpana Travels Kanpur and Sanjay Travels. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Kalpana Travels Kanpur, Sanjay Travels, Arora Travels and 5 more.

Train companies: Indian Railways

All you need to know when you travel from Varanasi to Prayagraj

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Varanasi to Prayagraj. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Varanasi to Prayagraj

How can I reach Prayagraj from Varanasi?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus, Train and Car, with which you can get to Prayagraj from Varanasi.

How far is Prayagraj from Varanasi?

The distance between Varanasi and Prayagraj is 118.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Varanasi and Prayagraj?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 20 kgs, and a flight 29 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Varanasi to Prayagraj?

You can get to Prayagraj with just £3 by taking a Bus from Arora Travels.

What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi to Prayagraj?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Prayagraj in just 1h 0m with a Bus from Panwar Travels.

More routes to Varanasi and to Prayagraj

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Varanasi and to Prayagraj. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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