There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn 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 to Varanasi Airport
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
3h 52m₹12,400–27,491Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Varanasi Jntrain 15004 / ...
21h 25m₹823–5,000Bus, train via Bhumahi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhumahibus
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jntrain 18202
12h 57m₹2,281–4,011Bus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
21h 25m₹1,133–5,100Drive 470.6 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jncar 470.6 km
7h 57m₹5,724–8,267Fly to Bhairawa, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane KTM - BWA
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jntrain
10h 7m₹10,017–12,252Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 14007 / ...
14h 14m₹1,979–4,669
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn is to bus and train via Bhumahi which costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,100 and takes 12h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn. However, there are services departing from Swoyambhu and arriving at Varanasi via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
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 25m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 52m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹5,500 and takes 21h 25m.
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 11:48 PM in Kathmandu and 11:33 PM 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 in around 21h 25m.
- 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
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–30,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–31,000
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–30,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,200
Train from Gorakhpur to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- 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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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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