There are 3 ways to get from Birgunj to Varanasi by taxi, plane, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Birgunj to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)taxi
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
3h 50m₹21,252–39,175Train
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₹4,020–5,807
Birgunj to Varanasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 taxi and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹21,000 - ₹40,000.
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 516 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 3h 50m to get from Birgunj to Varanasi, including transfers.
Birgunj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Raxaul Jn station.
Varanasi is 15 min behind Birgunj. It is currently 6:07 AM in Birgunj and 5:52 AM in Varanasi.
Birgunj to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birgunj to Varanasi is 333 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Birgunj to Varanasi.
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.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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