What is the cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Ilām?

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Ilām is to train and drive which costs $13 - $55 and takes 19h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi to Ilām?

The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Ilām is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 1m and costs $90 - $380.

How far is it from Varanasi to Ilām?

The distance between Varanasi and Ilām is 674 km. The road distance is 636.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Ilām?

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Varanasi to Ilām, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Varanasi and Ilām?

Ilām is 15 min ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 8:25 PM in Varanasi and 8:40 PM in Ilām.

Can I drive from Varanasi to Ilām?

Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Ilām is 637 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Varanasi to Ilām.

Where can I stay near Ilām?

There are 22+ hotels available in Ilām.

Varanasi to Ilām - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Varanasi to Ilām by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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Fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane VNS - IXB
2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Ilāmcar
8h 34m
$91–178
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Naksalbaritrain 15484
2. Drive from Naksalbari to Ilāmcar
19h 47m
$13–52
Train, drive via Kishanganj
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Kishanganjtrain
2. Take the train from Kishanganj to Naksalbaritrain
3. Drive from Naksalbari to Ilāmcar
15h 14m
$14–53
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Siliguri, West Bengal
2. Drive from Siliguri, West Bengal to Ilāmcar
18h 40m
Drive 636.6 km
1. Drive from Varanasi to Ilāmcar 636.6 km
10h 11m
$82–118
Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane VNS - BDP
2. Take the taxi from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Ilāmtaxi
8h 1m
$90–376
Fly to Biratnagar Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane VNS - BIR
2. Take the taxi from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Ilāmtaxi
9h 33m
$140–471
Fly to Tumlingtar, taxi
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane VNS - TMI
2. Take the taxi from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Ilāmtaxi
25h 48m
$190–511
Bus, drive via Patna
1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Patnabus
2. Take the bus from Patna to Siliguri, West Bengalbus
3. Drive from Siliguri, West Bengal to Ilāmcar
21h 21m

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

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5h 20mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 674.4 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Ilām, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Ilām. However, you can take the bus to Varanasi Airport, walk to Varanasi Airport (VNS) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Ilām. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Ilām via Kishanganj and Naksalbari in around 15h 14m.

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