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 54m₹12,117–25,728Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Banarastrain 15004 / ...
21h 48m₹823–5,000Bus, train via Bhumahi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhumahibus
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jntrain 18202
14h 7m₹2,381–4,861Drive 473.2 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station)car 473.2 km
7h 59m₹5,750–8,305Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 14007 / ...
15h 24m₹2,077–5,516Bus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
22h 2m
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 ₹2,300 - ₹4,900 and takes 14h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 54m 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 Lehartara via Gorakhpur, Cantt station and Varanasi Cantt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 2m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Varanasi (Station) is 384 km. The road distance is 473.2 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 48m and costs ₹800 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 54m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹26,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 2m.
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 3:08 AM in Kathmandu and 2:53 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 (Station) via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, Cantt station, Varanasi Cantt, and Lehartara in around 22h 2m.
- 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 Gorakhpur to Banaras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 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 473 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station).
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