Delhi to Varanasi is 800 km. The flight takes 1.5 hours, the train takes 8-12 hours. The flight saves almost a full day — but the overnight train has fans too.
Comparison
Our Verdict
- ✈️ Fly if: Time matters — saves 5-8 hours each way
- 🚂 Vande Bharat if: Budget matters and you enjoy the scenic ride through UP
- 🌙 Overnight train if: Save hotel cost — board at night, wake up in Varanasi
💡 The Overnight Train Hack
Take the 8:30 PM overnight train from Delhi → arrive Varanasi 6 AM. You save a hotel night AND wake up to catch the famous sunrise Ganga boat ride. This is genuinely better than an evening flight + hotel.
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