There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Katihar by train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Katihar Jntrain 20504 / ...
9h 35m₹320–2,500Drive 534.6 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Katiharcar 534.6 km
7h 49m₹6,101–8,813Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Katihartaxi 534.6 km
7h 49m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Purnea Airport
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane VNS - PXN
7h 27m₹11,770–36,000Fly to Biratnagar Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane VNS - BIR
- Take the train from Jogbani to Katihar Jntrain
9h 45m₹5,290–36,440Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, train
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane VNS - BDP
- Take the train from Galgalia to Kishanganjtrain
- Take the train from Kishanganj to Katihar Jntrain
10h 48m₹5,390–34,320
Varanasi to Katihar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Katihar is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Katihar is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹36,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Katihar Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Varanasi and Katihar is 581 km. The road distance is 534.6 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Katihar without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
The train from Varanasi Jn to Katihar Jn takes 9h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Varanasi to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Katihar is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹11,000 - ₹36,000 and takes 7h 27m.
Varanasi to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Katihar is 535 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Varanasi to Katihar.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Katihar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Katihar Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Star Air fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Purnea Airport (PXN) 3 times a day.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Biratnagar Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–35,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bhadrapur Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Jogbani to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Galgalia to Kishanganj
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kishanganj to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 548 4538
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 961 676 1641
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 888 799 9562
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
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