There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
3h 55m₹13,005–24,955Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Sarnathtrain 15008 / ...
21h 58m₹813–5,000Bus, drive, train
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Rampur Bazarbus
- Drive from Rampur Bazar to Bagahacar
- Take the train from Bagaha to Varanasi Jntrain
13h 15m₹2,767–5,977Bus
- 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₹5,625–8,125Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Aunrihar Jntrain 14007 / ...
14h 36m₹2,079–5,468
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath is to drive and train which costs ₹2,000 - ₹5,500 and takes 14h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹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 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 6m and costs .
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 ₹13,000 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 6m.
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, Uttar Pradesh in around 21h 6m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
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 Bagaha to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Raxaul Jn to Aunrihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9851084541 , 9851093998
- [email protected]
- Website
- babaadventure.com
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Rampur Bazar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹627
- Book at
- babaadventure.com
- 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 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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