There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Lumbini Province by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane VNS - BWA
3h 27m$271–614Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Nautanwatrain 18201
8h 30m$6–25Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Sonaulibus redbusIndia_A/C Semi Sleeper
9h 33mDrive 311.6 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Butwālcar 311.6 km
4h 32m$37–54
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Lumbini Province is to train which costs $6 - $25 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Lumbini Province is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $270 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Lumbini Province. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Sonauli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Lumbini Province. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Nautanwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Varanasi and Lumbini Province is 263 km. The road distance is 311.6 km.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Varanasi to Lumbini Province, including transfers.
Varanasi to Lumbini Province bus services, operated by Shubham Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Lumbini Province train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Lumbini Province is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $25 and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 33m.
Varanasi to Lumbini Province bus services, operated by Shubham Travels, arrive at Sonauli station.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Lumbini Province, Nepal?
Buddha Air Ltd flies from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhairawa (BWA) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Nautanwa twice a week. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bhairawa via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Nautanwa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $6–8
- Second AC (2A)
- $8–11
- First Class (1A)
- $14–18
- Phone
- 02228916622
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shubham Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Sonauli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Shubham Travels
- Website
- Vikram Bus
Bus from Varanasi to Sonauli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vikram Bus
- Phone
- +91 94141 26815
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gajraj Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Sonauli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Gajraj Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Lumbini Province is 15 min ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 8:05 AM in Varanasi and 8:20 AM in Lumbini Province.
Varanasi to Lumbini Province train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nautanwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Lumbini Province is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Varanasi to Lumbini Province.
There are 44+ hotels available in Lumbini Province.