There are 4 ways to get from Birgunj to Varanasi by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sikta to Gorakhpurtrain 15557
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Gorakhpur
10h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi Citytrain 14007 / ...
11h 25m₹270–2,100Drive 333.1 km
- Drive from Birgunj to Varanasicar 333.1 km
5h 36m₹4,061–5,865Fly
- Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane SIF - VNS
10h 10m₹8,134–45,958
Birgunj to Varanasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birgunj to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Birgunj to Varanasi is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Raxaul Jn and arriving at Varanasi City. Services depart five times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Birgunj and Varanasi is 391 km. The road distance is 333.1 km.
The best way to get from Birgunj to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Birgunj to Varanasi, including transfers.
Birgunj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Raxaul Jn station.
The best way to get from Birgunj to Varanasi is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹8,000 - ₹46,000 and takes 10h 10m.
Varanasi is 15 min behind Birgunj. It is currently 6:19 AM in Birgunj and 6:04 AM in Varanasi.
Birgunj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi City station.
What companies run services between Birgunj, Nepal and Varanasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi City 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Alternatively, Buddha Air Ltd and IndiGo Airlines fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 3 times a day.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Simara Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kathmandu, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–65,000
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Simara Airport to Varanasi Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–44,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sikta to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Birgunj to Varanasi is 333 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Birgunj to Varanasi.
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