There are 3 ways to get from Nepal to Bānka by car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Bankatrain 05545
17h 42m₹1,823–4,358Drive 499.3 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Bānkacar 499.3 km
8h 23m₹5,554–8,022Fly, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane KTM - BIR
- Take the train from Jogbani to Khagaria Jn.train
- Take the train from Khagaria Jn. to Bankatrain
12h 25m₹11,825–15,163
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Bānka is to drive and train which costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,400 and takes 17h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Nepal to Bānka is to drive which takes 8h 23m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
The distance between Nepal and Bānka is 580 km. The road distance is 499.3 km.
It takes approximately 17h 42m to get from Nepal to Bānka, including transfers.
Bānka is 15 min behind Nepal. It is currently 1:31 PM in Nepal and 1:16 PM in Bānka.
Yes, the driving distance between Nepal to Bānka is 499 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Nepal to Bānka.
There are three+ hotels available in Bānka.
What companies run services between Nepal and Bānka, State of Bihar, India?
There is no direct connection from Nepal to Bānka. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn then take the train to Banka. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Bānka in around 8h 23m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–33,000
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–12,500
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–33,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Banka
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Jogbani to Khagaria Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Khagaria Jn. to Banka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
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