There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi by bus, car, train, or plane
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Bus, drive, train
best- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Rampur Bazarbus
- Drive from Rampur Bazar to Bagahacar
- Take the train from Bagaha to Varanasi Jntrain
11h 53m₹2,655–5,125Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Varanasi Citytrain 15004 / ...
20h 53m₹823–5,000Drive 468.1 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Varanasicar 468.1 km
7h 55m₹5,692–8,221Fly to Bhairawa, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane KTM - BWA
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jntrain
10h 3m₹10,018–12,426Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Gawnahacar
- Take the train from Narkatiaganj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 12537
12h 44m₹2,545–5,970Bus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Gorakhpur
20h 55mFly to Varanasi Airport
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
5h 47m₹12,525–24,355Fly to Simara Airport, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi Citytrain
14h 28m₹30,180–33,566
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi is to bus and drive and train which costs ₹2,600 - ₹5,500 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Swoyambhu and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Varanasi is 640 km. The road distance is 468.1 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 53m and costs ₹800 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 11h 53m to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Varanasi bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000 and takes 5h 47m.
Kathmandu to Varanasi bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Varanasi is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 4:02 AM in Kathmandu and 3:47 AM in Varanasi.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Varanasi, India?
You can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur in around 20h 55m. Alternatively, Buddha Air Ltd flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 3 times a week.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–27,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–28,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–25,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–65,000
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–10,500
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–27,000
- 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 Gorakhpur to Varanasi City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Narkatiaganj Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 9851084541 , 9851093998
- [email protected]
- Website
- babaadventure.com
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Rampur Bazar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹625
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Varanasi is 468 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi.
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