There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Kirtipur 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 21m$120–251Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpurtrain 15104 / ...
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
21h 32m$8–55Train, drive
- Take the train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jntrain 14008 / ...
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kirtipurcar
14h 58m$20–47Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpurbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gorakhpur
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
21hDrive 457.9 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Kirtipurcar 457.9 km
8h 2m$59–85Fly to Simara Airport, taxi
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane VNS - SIF
- Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Kirtipurtaxi
7h 3m$175–801
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kirtipur is to train and drive which costs $19 - $50 and takes 14h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kirtipur is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $120 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Kirtipur. 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 Kirtipur is 384 km. The road distance is 457.9 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kirtipur without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Varanasi to Kirtipur, including transfers.
Varanasi to Kirtipur bus services, operated by Shree Balaji Tour and Travel, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kirtipur is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h.
Varanasi to Kirtipur bus services, operated by Shree Balaji Tour and Travel, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Kirtipur is 15 min ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 5:23 PM in Varanasi and 5:38 PM in Kirtipur.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kirtipur, 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
- $35–260
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Simara Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $7–10
- Second AC (2A)
- $10–14
- First Class (1A)
- $17–22
Train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- +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
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kirtipur is 458 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Varanasi to Kirtipur.
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