There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Ballia by car, train, or plane
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Balliatrain 14007 / ...
10h 34m₹1,930–4,269Drive 348.3 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Balliacar 348.3 km
5h 37m₹4,238–6,122Fly to Simara Airport, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Balliatrain
11h 13m₹30,827–33,287Fly to Varanasi Airport, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Balliatrain
7h 23m₹12,975–25,771
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Ballia is to drive and train which costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,300 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Ballia is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
The distance between Kathmandu and Ballia is 467 km. The road distance is 348.3 km.
It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Kathmandu to Ballia, including transfers.
Ballia is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 4:48 AM in Kathmandu and 4:33 AM in Ballia.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Ballia is 348 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Kathmandu to Ballia.
There are four+ hotels available in Ballia.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Ballia, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Ballia. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn then take the train to Ballia. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Ballia in around 5h 37m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–65,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Raxaul Jn to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Varanasi Jn to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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