There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
3h 55m₹12,851–24,523Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Bhulanpurtrain 15004
22h 17m₹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
13h 39m₹2,755–5,975Drive 473.6 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station)car 473.6 km
8h₹5,775–8,342Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Gawnahacar
- Take the train from Narkatiaganj Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 12537
14h 30m₹2,651–6,829Bus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Gorakhpur
22h 18m
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) is to bus and drive and train which costs ₹2,700 - ₹6,000 and takes 13h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station). However, there are services departing from Swoyambhu and arriving at FlixBus Varanasi - Opposite IOCL-Radha Petrol Pump via Gorakhpur and FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Varanasi (Station) is 385 km. The road distance is 473.6 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 17m and costs ₹800 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 55m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 18m.
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 8:27 AM in Kathmandu and 8:12 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 FlixBus Varanasi - Opposite IOCL-Radha Petrol Pump via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and FlixBus Varanasi - Tulsi Travels, Lahartara Circle 25 No Pillar in around 22h 18m.
- 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
- 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 Bhulanpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 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
- 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 (Station) is 474 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station).
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