How to Get from Babatpur to Delhi
Get from Babatpur (Varanasi Airport) to Delhi: IndiGo flights in about 1 hour 35 minutes or the overnight Kashi Vishwanath Express by rail.
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Babatpur is home to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, the gateway for swapping the chanting of the Varanasi ghats for the energy of the capital. Whether you are heading back for a meeting or on to the Golden Triangle, the trip north across the Indo-Gangetic Plain is quick by air and a long, atmospheric night by rail.
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Babatpur to Delhi by Flight
Flying is the fastest way to Delhi and saves you most of a day on the ground.
Varanasi Airport to Delhi (Indira Gandhi International)
IndiGo flies non-stop from Varanasi (VNS) to Delhi (DEL) in about 1 hour 35 minutes, with a 07:30 departure on 6 to 10 November 2026 and fares from โน5,893.[1]
Indira Gandhi International Airport lies 16 km from the city centre and connects to town by Airport Express, app taxi and bus shuttle.[1]
Babatpur to Delhi by Train
If you prefer to cross the plains by rail, the Kashi Vishwanath Express (14257) leaves Varanasi Junction at 14:00 and reaches New Delhi at 06:15 the next morning. The Mahamana Express (22417) leaves at 18:55 and arrives at 08:25.[2] Both are overnight trains, so you save a night's accommodation.
Varanasi Junction is in the city, not at the airport, so allow time to get there from Babatpur.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Duration | Departure | Comfort |
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| Flight (Varanasi to Delhi) | About 1h 35m[1] | 07:30 | High |
| Train (Kashi Vishwanath Express 14257) | 16h 15m[2] | 14:00 | Medium |
Tips for Traveling from Babatpur to Delhi
- Book Air Tickets Early: The cheaper seats fill up first, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
- Luggage: IndiGo allows about 15 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg of hand baggage on domestic flights.[1]
- Getting to the Airport: Varanasi airport is almost an hour from the city by road, depending on traffic.[1]
- Traffic in Delhi: If you land or arrive during the morning or evening peak, allow an extra hour or two to reach your hotel in the city centre.
Timetable
| Flight Varanasi - Delhi $ 51.99โ188.33 1h 30m โ 2h 40m | |
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| Flight Varanasi - Ghaziabad $ 51.31โ58.85 1h 20m โ 6h 50m | |
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| Bus Babatpur - Delhi $ 10.22โ57.33 12h 15m โ 16h 35m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Flying. IndiGo flies non-stop from Varanasi airport to Delhi in about 1 hour 35 minutes.
The flight takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The overnight Kashi Vishwanath Express (14257) takes 16 hours 15 minutes, from 14:00 to 06:15 the next morning.
Yes. The Kashi Vishwanath Express (14257) leaves Varanasi Junction at 14:00 and arrives in New Delhi at 06:15, and the Mahamana Express (22417) leaves at 18:55 and arrives at 08:25.
IndiGo allows about 15 kg of checked baggage and 7 kg of hand baggage on domestic flights.
Allow almost an hour by road, depending on traffic.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] IndiGo: Varanasi to Delhi Flights. Retrieved November 5, 2026.
- [2] Indian Railways (CRIS): Mail/Express/Superfast Train Names with Details. Retrieved November 5, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.