There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Prayagraj by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Faizabad
best- 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₹2,017–4,866Drive 556.9 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Prayagrajcar 556.9 km
8h 45m₹6,767–9,774Fly to Bhairawa, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane KTM - BWA
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Prayagraj Jntrain
14h 2m₹9,953–12,541Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Allahabadbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
21h 27mBus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Prayagraj Rambagtrain 15004
24h 38m₹863–5,300Fly 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
8h 18m₹11,788–26,328Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, bus
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane KTM - KEP
- Take the bus from Rupaidiha to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Allahabadbus
12h 43m
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) 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 8h 18m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹27,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Prayagraj. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu Swoyambhu and arriving at Allahabad via Lucknow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 27m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Prayagraj is 613 km. The road distance is 556.9 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 16h 1m 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 4:03 PM in Kathmandu and 3:48 PM 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 via Lucknow, Charbagh, Sachivalaya, and Lucknow in around 21h 27m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–29,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–29,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–27,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–38,000
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–29,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–38,000
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–17,000
- 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 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
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
- 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
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–3,400
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Allahabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rupaidiha to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Allahabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
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