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How to get fromKyoto to Varanasiby bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Varanasi by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane ITM - VNS
    16h 48m
    ₹34,281–81,578

  2. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane KIX - VNS
    15h 28m
    ₹27,551–71,832

  3. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Gaya, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Gaya (GAY)plane plane NGO - GAY
    3. Take the train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train train
    30h 45m

  4. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Gaya, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Gaya (GAY)plane plane ITM - GAY
    3. Take the train from Gaya Jn to Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.train train
    23h 24m
    ₹35,251–88,448

  5. Train to Kobe, fly to Varanasi Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane UKB - VNS
    17h 54m

  6. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane NGO - VNS
    15h 34m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₹33,482Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,172.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 48m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Varanasi, India?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Varanasi. However, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS), then take the taxi to Varanasi. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS), then take the taxi to Varanasi.

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