There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) 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
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
3h 53m₹12,083–25,604Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Varanasi Jntrain 15004 / ...
21h 49m₹823–5,000Bus, train via Bhumahi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhumahibus
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jntrain 18202
13h 22m₹2,281–4,011Bus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
20h 15mDrive 470.5 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station)car 470.5 km
7h 56m₹5,700–8,233Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 14007 / ...
14h 38m₹1,972–4,659
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) is to bus and train via Bhumahi which costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,100 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹26,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station). However, there are services departing from Swoyambhu and arriving at Varanasi via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Varanasi (Station) is 382 km. The road distance is 470.5 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station), including transfers.
Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹26,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 15m.
Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Varanasi (Station) is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 12:49 AM in Kathmandu and 12:34 AM in Varanasi (Station).
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Varanasi (Station), 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 via Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur in around 20h 15m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–27,000
- 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 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 Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) is 470 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station).
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