Quick facts
- Distance
- About 702 km in a straight line; by road it is usually longer
- Best ways to travel
- Train · Bus · Flight
- Railway stations in Haridwar
- Haridwar Junction (HW)
- Airports near Varanasi
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 21 km in a straight line; Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 129 km in a straight line
- Airports for Haridwar
- Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 27 km in a straight line
By train
Search for trains from Varanasi to one of these stations:
- Haridwar Junction (HW)
Search trains on IRCTC · Live train status (NTES)
We do not list train numbers or timings, because they change. Always check the official railway sites before you travel.
By air
Fly from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), then continue to Haridwar by road.
Check airline or booking websites for current flights and fares.
By road and bus
Haridwar is about 702 km from Varanasi in a straight line, so a bus, car or taxi is also a good option.
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Questions
How far is Haridwar from Varanasi?
Haridwar is about 702 km from Varanasi in a straight line. The road and rail distance is usually longer.
Which railway station should I use for Haridwar?
The main railway station for Haridwar is Haridwar Junction (HW).
Which is the nearest airport to Haridwar?
The nearest airport is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, about 27 km from Haridwar in a straight line.