There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) by plane, train, car, bus, or rideshare
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Fly
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane VNS - KTM
2h 52m$120–251Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpurtrain 15104 / ...
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
22h 3m$8–55Train, drive, bus via Kathmandu
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Bagahatrain
- Drive from Bagaha to Chaubiskothicar
- Take the bus from Chaubiskothi to Kathmandubus
11h 48m$27–51Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpurbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gorakhpur
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
21h 41mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Varanasi to Kathmandu-KTM466.2 km
8h 6mDrive 466.2 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)car 466.2 km
8h 6m$60–87Train, drive, bus
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Bagahatrain
- Drive from Bagaha to Chaubiskothicar
- Take the bus from Chaubiskothi to Kalanki Dhungeaddabus
11h 52m$28–52
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is to train and drive and bus via Kathmandu which costs $27 - $55 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $120 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM). However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport via Gorakhpur and N.A.C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.
The distance between Varanasi and Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is 377 km. The road distance is 466.2 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) without a car is to bus which takes 21h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM), including transfers.
Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) bus services, operated by Shree balaji tour and travels, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 41m.
Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) bus services, operated by Shree balaji tour and travels, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is 15 min ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 12:18 PM in Varanasi and 12:33 PM in Kathmandu Airport (KTM).
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kathmandu Airport (KTM), 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 Tribhuvan International Airport via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, Swoyambhu, and N.A.C in around 21h 41m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $6–8
- Second AC (2A)
- $9–12
- First Class (1A)
- $14–19
Train from Varanasi Jn to Bagaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $6–8
- Second AC (2A)
- $9–12
- First Class (1A)
- $14–19
Train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- 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
- Phone
- 9851084541 , 9851093998
- [email protected]
- Website
- Baba Adventure
Bus from Chaubiskothi to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- Baba Adventure
Bus from Chaubiskothi to Kalanki Dhungeadda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- Baba Adventure
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shree balaji tour and travels
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Varanasi to Kathmandu-KTM
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is 466 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Varanasi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Varanasi and Kathmandu Airport (KTM). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












