Key hubs
Chunar airport and railway station
- Airport
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), Varanasi; about 1 to 1.5 hours by road to Chunar, traffic dependent
- Railway station
- Chunar Junction (CAR) on the Howrah–Delhi main line; some express trains do not stop, and Varanasi or Mirzapur have more services
- Getting around
- A hired car from Varanasi is easiest; autos in Chunar have no fixed fares, so agree a price first
How to reach Chunar by air
The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, about 1 to 1.5 hours by road to Chunar, depending on traffic.
How to reach Chunar by train
Chunar Junction (CAR) is on the Howrah–Delhi main line, but some express trains do not stop here. Varanasi Junction (BSB) and Mirzapur have more services and are good alternatives.
How to reach Chunar by road
Chunar lies on the national highway between Varanasi and Mirzapur, about 30 km from Varanasi and about 33 to 36 km from Mirzapur. Buses run from both, and a private car is easiest.
Getting around Chunar
Autos serve Chunar and have no fixed fares, so agree the price first. For a day trip, a car and driver from Varanasi is the most comfortable way to link the fort, tomb and dargah.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Chunar
- Carry water, a hat and any medication; shops and toilets are scarce inside the fort.
- Hire a car from Varanasi so you have a cool place to rest between stops.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.