There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi (Station) 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
1h 28m$125–276Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Gorakhpurtrain 15104 / ...
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
22h 9m$8–55Train, drive
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Raxaul Jntrain 14008 / ...
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar
15h 43m$20–48Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Gorakhpurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
20h 40mDrive 464.6 km
- Drive from Varanasi (Station) to Kathmanducar 464.6 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
4h 59m$200–916
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kathmandu is to train and drive which costs $19 - $50 and takes 15h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $120 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi (Station) to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Swoyambhu via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
The distance between Varanasi (Station) and Kathmandu is 385 km. The road distance is 464.6 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kathmandu without a car is to bus which takes 20h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Varanasi (Station) to Kathmandu bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
The best way to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 40m.
Varanasi (Station) to Kathmandu bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Varanasi (Station). It is currently 7:52 PM in Varanasi (Station) and 8:07 PM in Kathmandu.
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 Swoyambhu via Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur in around 20h 40m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Simara Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–800
- 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
- $2–23
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $7–10
- Second AC (2A)
- $10–14
- First Class (1A)
- $17–23
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 to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Varanasi to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–37
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- $6–17
Bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–37
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- $6–17
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi (Station) to Kathmandu is 465 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Varanasi (Station) to Kathmandu.
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