There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi
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Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane VNS - KTM
3h 23m$130–261Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpurtrain 15104 / ...
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
21h 22m$8–55Train, drive, bus
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Bagahatrain
- Drive from Bagaha to Chaubiskothicar
- Take the bus from Chaubiskothi to Kathmandubus
11h 12m$27–51Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpurbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gorakhpur
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
21hDrive 462.7 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Kathmanducar 462.7 km
8h 3m$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
7h 4m$195–861Train, drive
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Narkatiaganj Jntrain 12538
- Drive from Gawnaha to Kathmanducar
12h 34m$27–65
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu is to train and drive and bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $130 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Swoyambhu via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
The distance between Varanasi and Kathmandu is 385 km. The road distance is 462.7 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Varanasi to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Shree balaji tour and travels, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $130 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h.
Varanasi to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Shree balaji tour and travels, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 3:08 AM in Varanasi and 3:23 AM in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Varanasi, 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, Uttar Pradesh to Swoyambhu via Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur in around 21h.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Simara Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Bagaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $6–8
- Second AC (2A)
- $9–12
- First Class (1A)
- $14–19
Train from Varanasi Jn to Narkatiaganj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $6–9
- Second AC (2A)
- $9–12
- First Class (1A)
- $15–20
Train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $5–7
- Second AC (2A)
- $7–10
- First Class (1A)
- $12–16
- Phone
- 9851084541 , 9851093998
- [email protected]
- Website
- babaadventure.com
Bus from Chaubiskothi to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- babaadventure.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kathmandu is 463 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Varanasi to Kathmandu.
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