Varanasi Airport to DDU Junction (Mughalsarai): Distance, Time, Taxi Fare (2025)

The distance from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to DDU Junction (Mughalsarai) is 35 km via NH31 and the DDU bridge, and the drive typically takes 50–65 minutes in normal traffic.

Key fact Detail
Distance 35 km
Time 50–65 minutes
Best route Ring Road → NH31 → DDU bridge
Typical fare Sedan ₹900–1,050 · SUV ₹1,300–1,500

Book your Varanasi Airport to DDU Junction transfer

Flash Offer: ₹690 sedan drop when you call within 2 hours of pickup (weekday, non-festival, 15-minute standby, direct platform forecourt).

Best Varanasi Airport to DDU Junction route

Head east on Ring Road, join NH31 toward the Ramnagar bridge, and continue straight to cross the Ganga into Mughalsarai. This highway run keeps speeds high and bypasses city bottlenecks. If the bridge reports heavy freight queues, drivers detour via the Balua crossing, adding around eight minutes but maintaining movement toward the station.

Varanasi Airport to DDU Junction taxi fare

  • Economy sedan: ₹900–1,050 standard; Flash ₹690 when you confirm within 2 hours (weekday, sedan-only, 15-minute standby).
  • Mid SUV: ₹1,300–1,500 including tolls and larger boot for trunks.
  • Tempo Traveller (12-seater): ₹2,250 covering driver allowance, tolls, and station entry slip.
  • Night buffer: ₹200 for sedans, ₹250 for SUVs after 9 PM.

Flash fare suspended on Dev Deepawali, Chhath, Kumbh specials, and notified festival blocks; applies to direct DDU Junction forecourt drops only.

Pickup at VNS and drop at DDU Junction

Drivers welcome you at Gate 3 inside arrivals, assist with luggage, and monitor train status en route. At DDU, taxis enter the Platform 1 forecourt; request Platform 8/9 access if your coach halts at the rear—the dispatcher will arrange the necessary pass.

Varanasi Airport to DDU Junction map and landmarks

Key waypoints include Babatpur toll plaza, NH31 Cantonment cut, Ramnagar bridge, and the Mughalsarai flyover. Spotting the DDU Yard signals you are five minutes from the drop gate.

Varanasi Airport to DDU Junction FAQs

How far is DDU Junction from the airport?

It is a 35 km highway run that takes 50–65 minutes depending on bridge traffic.

How long does the taxi take during freight rush?

Allow 60–70 minutes when heavy freight trains crowd the bridge; dispatch checks live updates and may choose the Balua detour.

What is the cheapest way to reach DDU Junction?

Trains or buses require multiple transfers and exceed 90 minutes. A ₹690 flash sedan keeps the trip under an hour with AC comfort and receipts.

Are Ola/Uber reliable for Mughalsarai?

They work but often refuse late-night returns. Pre-booked taxis guarantee a confirmed vehicle for both legs with transparent pricing.

Where will we be dropped?

Cars halt at the Platform 1 forecourt unless you request the rear gate—notify dispatch to arrange platform-specific access in advance.

Varanasi Airport to DDU Junction safety and reliability

All drivers carry interstate permits, share live GPS, and include toll receipts in the WhatsApp itinerary. Confirm fare, vehicle number, and platform preference before boarding and forward details to your group. For overnight arrivals, request a co-driver rotation to keep the highway leg safe.

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