There are 9 ways to get from Kathmandu to Prayagraj by plane, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, drive
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane KTM - KEP
- Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Prayagrajcar
7h 22m₹19,338–22,852Bus, train via Faizabad
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
- Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Prayagtrain 14234 / ...
16h 1m₹217–2,531Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Prayagraj Jntrain 15267
17h 24m₹2,039–4,898Drive 556.8 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Prayagrajcar 556.8 km
8h 45m₹6,853–9,898Fly to Varanasi Airport, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jntrain
6h 50m₹12,546–22,926Fly to Bhairawa, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane KTM - BWA
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Prayagraj Jntrain
14h 8m₹10,067–12,809Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
21h 29mBus via Gorakhpur
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Gorakhpur
23h 6mBus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Prayagraj Rambagtrain 15004
24h 38m₹863–5,300
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Prayagraj is to bus and train via Faizabad which costs ₹210 - ₹2,600 and takes 16h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Prayagraj is to fly and train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Prayagraj. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu Swoyambhu and arriving at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh via Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Prayagraj is 714 km. The road distance is 556.8 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Prayagraj without a car is to bus and train via Faizabad which takes 16h 1m and costs ₹210 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Kathmandu to Prayagraj, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Prayagraj bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
Kathmandu to Prayagraj bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Lucknow station.
Prayagraj is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 2:48 AM in Kathmandu and 2:33 AM in Prayagraj.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Prayagraj is 557 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Kathmandu to Prayagraj.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Prayagraj, India?
You can take a bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh via Lucknow, Charbagh, Sachivalaya, and Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in around 21h 29m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–37,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–37,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–28,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–28,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Prayag
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Raxaul Jn to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Nautanwa to Prayagraj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Gorakhpur to Prayagraj Rambag
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Kathmandu to Faizabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–1,300
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹55–80
- AC Buses
- ₹100–150
- Airport Express Services
- ₹900–1,300
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