There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Vānarāsi by plane, train, bus, 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 from Tribhuvan International Airport, train
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane KTM - BLR
- Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Gootihallitrain
10h 2m₹12,806–27,268Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus
- Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Gootihallitrain
2d 9h₹1,247–10,531Bus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from K.R.Puram to Kolar Bypassbus
2d 11hDrive 2,213.2 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Vānarāsicar 2,213.2 km
32h 42m₹27,237–39,343Drive, train to Darbhanga Airport, fly, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Shishotrain
- Fly from Darbhanga Airport (DBR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane DBR - BLR
- Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Gootihallitrain
13h 7m₹10,339–17,508Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Guntakal Jntrain
- Take the train from Guntakal Jn to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Gootihallitrain
2d 10h₹3,079–13,298Bus, train via Gorakhpur
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Gootihallitrain
2d 13hBus, train #2
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Yasvantpur Jntrain
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Gootihallitrain
2d 15h₹1,783–12,700
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Vānarāsi is to bus and train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹11,000 and takes 2 days 9h.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Vānarāsi is to fly and train which takes 10h 2m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Vānarāsi. However, there are services departing from Swoyambhu and arriving at Kolar Bypass via Gorakhpur, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital and K.R.Puram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Kathmandu and Vānarāsi is 1946 km. The road distance is 2213.2 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Vānarāsi without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 9h and costs ₹1,200 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Kathmandu to Vānarāsi, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Vānarāsi bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Swoyambhu station.
Kathmandu to Vānarāsi bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Vānarāsi is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 9:28 AM in Kathmandu and 9:13 AM in Vānarāsi.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Vānarāsi is 2213 km. It takes approximately 32h 42m to drive from Kathmandu to Vānarāsi.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Vānarāsi, India?
You can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Vānarāsi via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, Bangalore, Karnataka, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, KR Pura Extension, K.R.Puram, and Kolar Bypass in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–25,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–25,000
Flights from Darbhanga Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
Flights from Darbhanga Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–22,000
Flights from Darbhanga Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Yelahanka Jn. to Gootihalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,200–4,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–7,000
Train from Yelahanka Jn. to Gootihalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Raxaul Jn to Shisho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Yelahanka Jn. to Gootihalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Raxaul Jn to Guntakal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 47h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–8,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,000–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,600–4,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,000–8,000
Train from Guntakal Jn to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Yelahanka Jn. to Gootihalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Gootihalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Gorakhpur to Yasvantpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–8,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,000–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,600–4,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,000–8,000
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Gootihalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Kathmandu to Faizabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–1,300
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹55–80
- AC Buses
- ₹100–150
- Airport Express Services
- ₹900–1,300
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