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How to get fromVaranasi to Janakpurby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Janakpur by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)plane plane VNS - JKR
    2h 17m
    $60–386

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Jaynagartrain train 12562 / ...
    13h 14m
    $4–25

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Patnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patna to Darbhangabus bus
    3. Drive from Darbhanga to Janakpurcar car
    14h 9m

  4. Drive  395.4 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Janakpurcar car 395.4 km
    5h 53m
    $51–73

  5. Train via Varanasi City

    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Jaynagartrain train 11061
    15h 29m
    $4–25

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Janakpur Airport (JKR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

Buddha Air Ltd flies from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Janakpur Airport (JKR) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Jaynagar twice daily. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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