By Air

Flights to Varanasi can be taken from the major cities of India. From airports of Kolkata, Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Luknow etc. direct flights to Varanasi are operated. For about a distance of 22 km, the Babatpur airport is located. It is the closest airport from Varanasi. Domestic flights are operated by state owned as well as by many private airlines.

By Rail

The city of Varanasi is well connected to the metropolitan cities of India. This pilgrim spot can be reached from other parts of India as well. Trains from Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata can be boarded to reach Varanasi. One can reach Varanasi also from Mughalsarai, which is located about 10 km from here. The Varanasi Junction and the Kashi Junction are the 2 railway stations of Varanasi city.

By Road

Both public and private bus services to reach Varanasi are available from different parts of Uttar Pradesh. NH –29, NH –2 and NHZ offer easy communication with other parts of India.