There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly to Varanasi Airport
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
3h 53m₹12,845–24,511Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Varanasi Jntrain 15004 / ...
21h 20m₹823–5,000Bus, 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
11h 53m₹2,656–5,126Bus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Gorakhpur
21h 20mDrive 470.6 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jncar 470.6 km
7h 57m₹5,735–8,283Fly 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₹9,986–12,439Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Gawnahacar
- Take the train from Narkatiaganj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 12537
12h 44m₹2,549–5,977
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn 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 Jn is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn. However, there are services departing from Swoyambhu and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Varanasi Jn is 383 km. The road distance is 470.6 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn without a car is to bus which takes 21h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 20m.
Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Varanasi Jn is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 3:34 AM in Kathmandu and 3:19 AM in Varanasi Jn.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Varanasi Jn, 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 Varanasi Jn via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in around 21h 20m.
- 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
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–26,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–27,000
- 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
- ₹3,500–26,000
- 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 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 Gorakhpur to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- 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
- Phone
- 9851084541 , 9851093998
- [email protected]
- Website
- babaadventure.com
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Rampur Bazar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹626
- 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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Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn is 471 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn.
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