How to Reach Mirzapur
Mirzapur is well-connected by rail, road and air. Located between Varanasi and Prayagraj on the Ganga plains โ reaching the city is straightforward from most parts of India.
By Train
Mirzapur Railway Junction is on the main Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai rail corridor โ one of India's busiest lines. Direct trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Varanasi, Allahabad (Prayagraj) and most major cities.
- ๐๏ธ From Delhi: ~9โ12 hours (many overnight trains)
- ๐๏ธ From Varanasi: ~1โ1.5 hours
- ๐๏ธ From Prayagraj: ~1.5โ2 hours
- ๐๏ธ From Mumbai: ~20โ24 hours
By Road
Mirzapur sits on NH-2 (DelhiโKolkata Highway) โ now known as NH-19. Well-connected to Varanasi, Prayagraj and beyond. UP Roadways and private buses operate frequent services.
- ๐ From Varanasi: ~1 hour (55km)
- ๐ From Prayagraj: ~2 hours (120km)
- ๐ From Lucknow: ~4โ5 hours (~300km)
- ๐ Good road conditions on NH-19
By Air
Mirzapur has no commercial airport. The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (VNS) โ ~70km away (~1.5 hours by road).
- โ๏ธ Varanasi Airport (VNS): ~70km
- ๐ Taxi from Varanasi: ~1.5 hours
- โ๏ธ Prayagraj Airport: ~130km (alternate)
- ๐ Cabs and shared vehicles available
Local Transport
Auto Rickshaw
Most common in city โ for ghats, markets and short city distances. Negotiate fare before riding.
E-Rickshaw
Cheap and plentiful for short-distance city travel. Good for reaching the ghats from the market area.
City Bus / Shared Tempo
Shared tempos and buses connect Mirzapur city to Vindhyachal (for temple) and other areas.
Taxi / App Cab
Outstation taxis for waterfalls (Rajdari, Devdari) โ 40km out. Negotiate for half-day or full-day rates.