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How to get fromKathmandu to Varanasi (Station)by plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station) by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane KTM - VNS
    3h 53m
    ₹12,400–27,441
  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Varanasi Jntrain train 15004 / ...
    21h 49m
    ₹823–5,000
  3. Bus, train via Bhumahi

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhumahibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jntrain train 18202
    13h 22m
    ₹2,281–4,011
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    21h
    ₹1,133–5,100
  5. Drive  470.5 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi (Station)car car 470.5 km
    7h 56m
    ₹5,722–8,265
  6. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 14007 / ...
    14h 38m
    ₹1,979–4,669

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,917Cheapest Price
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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 21h.

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