There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Chitwan by plane, bus, train, car, 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 Bharatpur Airport
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)plane VNS - BHR
6h 12m$120–814Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpurtrain
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Harinagartrain
- Drive from Harinagar to Chitwancar
12h 13m$18–51Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Harinagartrain
- Drive from Harinagar to Chitwancar
11h 43mDrive 392.4 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Chitwancar 392.4 km
6h$51–73Fly to Simara Airport, taxi
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane VNS - SIF
- Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Chitwantaxi
6h 36m$175–791Fly to Pokhara Airport, taxi
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)plane VNS - PKR
- Take the taxi from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Chitwantaxi
7h 37m$345–611Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane VNS - KTM
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bharatpurbus
- Take the taxi from Bharatpur to Chitwantaxi
6h 34m$137–241Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bharatpurbus
24h 20m
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Chitwan is to train and drive which costs $18 - $55 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Chitwan is to drive which takes 6h and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Chitwan. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Bharatpur via Gorakhpur, N.A.C and Kalanki Dhungeadda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.
The distance between Varanasi and Chitwan is 329 km. The road distance is 392.4 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Chitwan without a car is to bus which takes 24h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Varanasi to Chitwan, including transfers.
Varanasi to Chitwan bus services, operated by Shree Balaji Tour and Travel, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Chitwan is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $120 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24h 20m.
Varanasi to Chitwan bus services, operated by Shree Balaji Tour and Travel, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Chitwan is 15 min ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 5:50 AM in Varanasi and 6:05 AM in Chitwan.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Chitwan, Nepal?
Buddha Air Ltd flies from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chitwan via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, Swoyambhu, N.A.C, Kalanki Dhungeadda, and Bharatpur in around 24h 20m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bharatpur Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Simara Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Pokhara Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Pokhara Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport, Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gorakhpur to Harinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–8
- First Class (1A)
- $10–13
Train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Gorakhpur to Harinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–8
- First Class (1A)
- $10–13
- Phone
- +91 91193 34336
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Chitwan is 392 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Varanasi to Chitwan.
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