There are 7 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₹12,417–27,030Bus, 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₹2,236–3,946Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Sonaulibus
- Take the bus from Sonauli to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
20hDrive 470.5 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station)car 470.5 km
7h 56m₹5,277–7,623Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 14007 / ...
14h 38m₹1,846–4,477Bus via Gorakhpur
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
21h 15m₹1,133–5,100
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 - ₹4,000 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 - ₹27,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station). However, there are services departing from Kathmandu Swoyambhu and arriving at Varanasi via Sonauli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
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 and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station), including transfers.
Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹27,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h.
Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Sonauli station.
Varanasi (Station) is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 4:55 PM in Kathmandu and 4:40 PM 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 Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Varanasi via Sonauli in around 20h.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–28,000
- 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
- ₹1,596
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Sonauli
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,300
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- Website
- Vikram Bus
Bus from Sonauli to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vikram Bus
- Phone
- 02228916622
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shubham Travels
Bus from Sonauli to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Shubham Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Shubham Travels
- Phone
- +91 94141 26815
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gajraj Travels
Bus from Sonauli to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Gajraj Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Gajraj 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
- Once daily
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Abha Bus
- Phone
- +91 96322 27000
- [email protected]
- Website
- M K Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- M K Travels
- Phone
- +91 80463 33639
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bhaiya Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Bhaiya Travels
- Phone
- +91 91193 34336
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
- 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
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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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