There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Katra by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Payagpurtrain 14213
7h 20m₹1,168–2,851Train via Gonda
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi City to Gonda Jntrain 15007
- Take the train from Gonda Jn to Balrampurtrain 15070 / ...
11h 25m₹1,167–3,818Bus, train
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpurbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gorakhpur
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Balrampurtrain 15069 / ...
9h 17mDrive 293.8 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Katracar 293.8 km
4h 24m₹3,298–4,764Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Katrataxi 293.8 km
4h 24m₹4,400–5,500Fly, drive
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane VNS - KEP
- Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Katracar
9h 56m₹7,521–42,650
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Katra is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Katra is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Katra. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Payagpur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Varanasi and Katra is 332 km. The road distance is 293.8 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Katra without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Varanasi to Katra, including transfers.
Varanasi to Katra train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
Varanasi to Katra train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Payagpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Katra is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Varanasi to Katra.
There are seven+ hotels available in Katra.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Katra, Uttar Pradesh, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Payagpur once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Nepalgunj Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–41,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Payagpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Gorakhpur to Balrampur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Varanasi City to Gonda Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Gonda Jn to Balrampur
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 91193 34336
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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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