Airport to Varanasi City Station (BCY) ₹690 | 21km, Ghat-Side Drop
The distance from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Varanasi City Station (BCY) is 21 km via Ring Road and Chaukhamba Road, and the drive typically takes 35–45 minutes in normal traffic.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Distance | 21 km |
| Time | 35–45 minutes |
| Best route | Ring Road → Lahartara → Chaukhamba Road |
| Typical fare | Sedan ₹700–900 · SUV ₹1,050–1,250 |
Book your Varanasi Airport to Varanasi City Station transfer
- Call dispatch: 9450301573
- WhatsApp confirmation: wa.me/919450301573
Flash Offer: ₹690 sedan drop when you call within 2 hours of pickup (weekday, non-festival, 15-minute standby at BCY gate).
Best Varanasi Airport to Varanasi City Station route
Follow Ring Road toward Lahartara, proceed straight into Sigra, and turn onto Chaukhamba Road for a direct entry into the station lane. This path skirts the narrowest Godowlia stretch while keeping you close to the ghats. When Chaukhamba is gridlocked, drivers detour via Maidagin and Rajmandir Lane, adding roughly seven minutes but maintaining access.
Why BCY (station code BCY) beats Cantt for ghat proximity
- 400–600 m to the ghats: BCY’s Platform 1 exit opens almost directly into Chaukhamba, giving you a 5–7 minute rickshaw hop to Dashashwamedh, Manikarnika, or Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.
- Battery-cart lane: City station maintains a dedicated battery-cart queue that ferries seniors straight to the ghats without needing to cross Godowlia barricades.
- Boat jetty access: If you’re boarding sunrise boats from Rajendra Prasad/Dashashwamedh, BCY keeps luggage transfers minimal versus a 3 km auto ride from Cantt.
- Old-city permits included: We preload BCY gate passes + ghat liaison contacts, so your ₹690 flash drop includes the same support you’d otherwise hustle for at Cantonment.
BCY-to-ghat connector table (tap for guides)
| BCY exit lane | Primary ghat | Walk / e-rickshaw time | Deep-dive guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform 1 main gate | Dashashwamedh Ghat | 7 min e-rickshaw | Dashashwamedh airport guide |
| Rear ghat gate | Manikarnika Ghat | 6 min walk | Manikarnika transfer tips |
| Maidagin exit | Assi/Kedar axis | 12 min via shared auto + 5 min walk | Assi Ghat route |
| Chaukhamba loop | NaMo/Khidkiya promenade | 15 min via e-rickshaw + car swap | NaMo Ghat drop |
Share the ghat you’re targeting while booking so dispatch can lock the right BCY exit and porter.
Varanasi Airport to Varanasi City Station taxi fare
- Economy sedan: ₹700–900 standard; Flash ₹690 when you confirm within 2 hours (weekday, sedan-only, 15-minute standby).
- Mid SUV: ₹1,050–1,250 with luggage racks for pilgrims carrying trunks.
- Tempo Traveller (12-seater): ₹2,050 including driver allowance and lane access escort.
- Night buffer after 9 PM: ₹150 for sedans, ₹200 for SUVs.
Flash fare paused on Dev Deepawali, Shravan Mondays, and key festival processions; applies to direct BCY main gate drops only.
Pickup at VNS and drop at Varanasi City Station
Drivers meet you at Gate 3 inside arrivals with placards, help secure luggage, and guide you through the old-city approach. At BCY, they halt at the Platform 1 gate; inform dispatch if you prefer the ghat-side entrance so they organise a local escort through the lanes.
Varanasi Airport to Varanasi City Station map and landmarks
Look for Lahartara crossing, Sigra intersection, Maidagin square, and Rajmandir Lane—each signals your progress toward the station gate. Police barricades during processions might reroute you via Luxa; the driver will advise live.
Varanasi Airport to Varanasi City Station FAQs
How far is Varanasi City Station from the airport?
It is a 21 km commute that usually takes 35–45 minutes, slightly longer during market hours.
How long does the taxi take during ghatside processions?
Add 10–15 minutes when religious processions pass through Chaukhamba; dispatch monitors barricade updates and re-routes accordingly.
What is the cheapest transfer option?
Changing autos through Lahartara and Maidagin takes over an hour and stresses luggage. A ₹690 flash sedan keeps the run under 45 minutes with receipts.
Are Ola/Uber dependable for BCY?
They operate but often refuse old-city entries. Reserved taxis coordinate with local volunteers to keep the lane clear for drop-offs.
Where will the driver drop us?
Cars halt at the Platform 1 gate; mention if you need ghat-side access for pilgrim boats and the dispatcher will plan the final 200 metres.
Varanasi Airport to Varanasi City Station safety and reliability
Drivers carry old-city permits, share live GPS, and can arrange porters on request. Confirm fare, vehicle number, and drop gate via WhatsApp before boarding, then forward the itinerary to your companions. Ask for compact sedans if the luggage lane is narrow; the team will dispatch accordingly.
