There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
3h 55m₹12,400–27,491Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Sarnathtrain 15008 / ...
21h 50m₹813–5,000Bus, train via Bhumahi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhumahibus
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Mau Jntrain
- Take the train from Mau Jn to Sarnathtrain
13h 27m₹2,371–4,911Bus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
21h 11m₹1,373–5,390Drive 462.6 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Sarnathcar 462.6 km
7h 51m₹5,627–8,127Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Aunrihar Jntrain 14007 / ...
13h 56m₹2,079–5,469
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath is to bus and train via Bhumahi which costs ₹2,300 - ₹5,000 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Swoyambhu and arriving at Varanasi via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Sarnath is 383 km. The road distance is 462.6 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath without a car is to bus which takes 21h 11m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Sarnath bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹5,500 and takes 21h 11m.
Kathmandu to Sarnath bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Sarnath is 463 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Kathmandu to Sarnath.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Sarnath, India?
Buddha Air Ltd flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Sarnath via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi in around 21h 11m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nautanwa to Mau Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Mau Jn to Sarnath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Raxaul Jn to Aunrihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Gorakhpur to Sarnath
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhumahi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,612
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and 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
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Schedules at
- Gajraj Bus Service
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,600
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
- Phone
- +91 72368 67272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abha Bus
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Abha Bus
- Phone
- +91 80463 33639
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bhaiya Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Bhaiya Travels
- Website
- Savi Tour And Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Savi Tour And Travels
- Website
- Shahi Rath
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Shahi Rath
- Phone
- 02228916622
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shubham Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Shubham Travels
- Phone
- +91 91193 34336
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
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