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Varanasi Trip Cost from Delhi

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A 3-day trip to Varanasi from Delhi costs roughly ₹4,860 to ₹40,870 per person for two travellers. This includes return travel, hotel, food, local transport and sightseeing.

Budget₹4,860per person · 3 days
Mid-range₹12,910per person · 3 days
Luxury₹40,870per person · 3 days
Varanasi trip cost calculator
Travel style
Estimated cost per person ₹12,910 Total for 2: ₹25,820
  • Travel (return)₹4,410
  • Hotel₹6,000
  • Food₹5,400
  • Local transport₹4,500
  • Sightseeing & entry₹3,600
  • Shopping & misc₹1,910

Train (3AC) · 882 km

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How to reach Varanasi from Delhi

Varanasi is about 679 km from Delhi as the crow flies. Nearest railway station: Varanasi Junction; nearest airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport.

Travel styleBest optionDistanceApprox. timeReturn fare / person
BudgetTrain (Sleeper)882 km16h₹850
Mid-rangeTrain (3AC)882 km16h₹2,210
ComfortFlight679 km2h 30m₹12,240

Varanasi trip cost breakdown (3 days, 2 people)

ExpenseBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
Travel (return)₹1,690₹4,410₹24,480
Hotel₹2,200₹6,000₹20,000
Food₹2,400₹5,400₹13,200
Local transport₹1,500₹4,500₹9,000
Sightseeing & entry₹1,200₹3,600₹9,000
Shopping & misc₹720₹1,910₹6,050
Total for 2₹9,710₹25,820₹81,740
Per person₹4,860₹12,910₹40,870

Hotel is for 2 night(s) in one shared room. Change days, travellers or style in the calculator above for your exact number.

Varanasi trip cost by number of days

Trip lengthBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
2 days / 1 nights₹3,340₹8,860₹29,850
3 days / 2 nights₹4,860₹12,910₹40,870
4 days / 3 nights₹6,370₹16,960₹51,880

Per person, two travellers sharing, including return travel from Delhi.

Best time to visit Varanasi (and when it is cheapest)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Good weather Peak — highest prices Off-season — cheapest

The best months to visit Varanasi are October, November, December, January, February and March. Hotels cost the most in peak months, so book 4–6 weeks ahead or travel just before or after.

Varanasi month by month

MonthVerdictWeatherHotel pricesEvents
JanuaryExcellent · 743–33°C · 12 mm rainHigh
FebruaryGood · 564–39°C · 14 mm rainNormal
MarchGood · 558–44°C · 10 mm rainNormal
AprilOkay · 3017–47°C · 11 mm rainLow
MayOkay · 3021–48°C · 23 mm rainLow
JuneAvoid · 2524–49°C · 110 mm rainLow
JulyAvoid · 1625–43°C · 249 mm rainLow
AugustAvoid · 1824–39°C · 200 mm rainLow
SeptemberAvoid · 2520–40°C · 146 mm rainLow
OctoberGood · 5613–39°C · 33 mm rainNormal
NovemberExcellent · 808–34°C · 2 mm rainHighDev Deepawali (Kartik Purnima)
DecemberExcellent · 732–33°C · 5 mm rainHigh

Top things to do in Varanasi and entry costs

  • Dashashwamedh Ghat AartiFree
  • Sunrise boat ride₹200–800
  • Kashi Vishwanath TempleFree
  • Sarnath₹25

How to save money on your Varanasi trip

  • Shared boats for Ganga Aarti are far cheaper than private ones.
  • Stay near the ghats to walk everywhere.
  • Avoid peak months if you can: hotel rates are often 30–50% lower outside them.
  • Book Delhi–Varanasi trains as soon as reservations open; sleeper and 3AC sell out fast in season.
  • Travelling as a group of four? Local cab costs split four ways — the calculator shows the saving.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a 3-day trip to Varanasi from Delhi cost?

For two people sharing, expect about ₹4,860 per person on a budget, ₹12,910 mid-range and ₹40,870 for a luxury trip, including return travel from Delhi.

What is the cheapest way to go from Delhi to Varanasi?

Train (Sleeper) is usually cheapest at around ₹850 per person return, taking roughly 16h each way.

How much is a hotel in Varanasi per night?

Budget rooms start around ₹1,100, mid-range hotels cost about ₹3,000 and luxury stays ₹10,000 or more per night for a double room.

What is the minimum budget per day in Varanasi?

Budget travellers can manage on roughly ₹1,220 per person per day for a shared room, food, local transport and sightseeing.

How many days are enough for Varanasi?

2 to 4 days is ideal; 3 days covers the main sights comfortably.

What is the best time to visit Varanasi?

The best months are October, November, December, January, February and March.

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Prices last reviewed: October 10, 2026. Costs are estimates based on average prices and can change with season, availability and booking time. Always confirm current prices before booking.