There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi Jn to Kathmandu by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane VNS - KTM
2h 58m$120–251Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gorakhpurtrain 15104 / ...
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
21h 45m$8–55Train, drive
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Raxaul Jntrain 14008 / ...
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar
15h 19m$20–48Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpurbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gorakhpur
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
21h 25mDrive 463.1 km
- Drive from Varanasi Jn to Kathmanducar 463.1 km
8h 5m$60–86Fly to Simara Airport, taxi
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane VNS - SIF
- Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Kathmandutaxi
6h 39m$180–851
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi Jn to Kathmandu is to train and drive which costs $19 - $50 and takes 15h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi Jn to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $120 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi Jn to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Swoyambhu via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
The distance between Varanasi Jn and Kathmandu is 385 km. The road distance is 463.1 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi Jn to Kathmandu without a car is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Varanasi Jn to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Varanasi Jn to Kathmandu bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
The best way to get from Varanasi Jn to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 25m.
Varanasi Jn to Kathmandu bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Varanasi Jn. It is currently 3:05 AM in Varanasi Jn and 3:20 AM in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Varanasi Jn, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?
Buddha Air Ltd flies from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Varanasi Jn to Swoyambhu via Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur, and Gorakhpur in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Simara Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $7–10
- Second AC (2A)
- $10–13
- First Class (1A)
- $17–22
Train from Varanasi Jn to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $5–7
- Second AC (2A)
- $7–10
- First Class (1A)
- $12–16
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi Jn to Kathmandu is 463 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Varanasi Jn to Kathmandu.
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