There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Bhumahi
best- 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₹2,381–4,911Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Sarnathtrain 15008 / ...
21h 50m₹813–5,000Bus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Gorakhpur
21h 6mDrive 462.6 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Sarnathcar 462.6 km
7h 51m₹5,724–8,268Fly to Bhairawa, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane KTM - BWA
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Mau Jntrain
- Take the train from Mau Jn to Sarnathtrain
10h 42m₹10,164–13,335Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Aunrihar Jntrain 14007 / ...
13h 56m₹2,109–5,511Fly to Varanasi Airport, line 11061 train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sarnathtrain
6h 42m₹11,977–24,262Fly to Simara Airport, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Aunrihar Jntrain
14h 35m₹31,392–34,814
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) 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 and line 11061 train which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Sarnath. However, there are services departing from Swoyambhu and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Sarnath is 566 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 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 27m to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Sarnath bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Swoyambhu station.
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.
There are 1561+ hotels available in Sarnath.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Sarnath, India?
You can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Sarnath via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in around 21h 6m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–29,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- 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
- ₹4,000–28,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–60,000
- 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 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
Train from Varanasi Jn to Sarnath
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
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
- 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
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