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How to get fromVaranasi (Station) to Kathmanduby plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kathmandu by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane VNS - KTM
    1h 28m
    $125–296

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gorakhpurtrain train 15104 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    22h 9m
    $8–56

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Raxaul Jntrain train 14008 / ...
    2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar car
    15h 43m
    $19–47

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Sonaulibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Sonauli to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus bus
    20h 30m

  5. Drive  464.6 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi (Station) to Kathmanducar car 464.6 km
    8h 5m
    $56–80

  6. Fly to Simara Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane plane VNS - SIF
    2. Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Kathmandutaxi taxi
    4h 59m
    $200–916

  7. Bus via Gorakhpur

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Gorakhpurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    20h 50m
    $11–70

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Varanasi (Station), 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 bus from Varanasi to Kathmandu Swoyambhu via Sonauli in around 20h 30m.

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