There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi Jn 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 Varanasi Jntrain 18202
12h 57m₹2,291–4,011Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Varanasi Jntrain 15004 / ...
21h 25m₹823–5,000Bus
- 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₹5,821–8,407Fly 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₹10,094–12,436Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 14007 / ...
14h 14m₹2,008–4,710Fly to Varanasi Airport
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
5h 21m₹11,847–25,578Fly 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 Jntrain
14h 53m₹31,281–34,033
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) 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 5h 21m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹26,000.
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 576 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 12h 57m 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 bus which takes 21h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹11,000 - ₹26,000 and takes 5h 21m.
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 12:11 PM in Kathmandu and 11:56 AM in Varanasi Jn.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Varanasi Jn, India?
You can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Varanasi Jn via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in around 21h 20m. 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
- ₹3,800–29,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–30,000
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
- 21 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–65,000
- 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
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
- 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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