There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Raxaul by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Simara Airport
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane VNS - SIF
4h 51m₹10,330–70,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jntrain 14008 / ...
12h 35m₹270–2,100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpurbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Gorakhpur
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Siktatrain 15558 / ...
9h 33mDrive 322.6 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Raxaulcar 322.6 km
5h 40m₹3,682–5,318Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Raxaultaxi 322.6 km
5h 40m₹6,000–8,000Fly to Bharatpur Airport, drive
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)plane VNS - BHR
- Drive from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Raxaulcar
7h 21m₹13,620–87,450Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, drive
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane VNS - KTM
- Drive from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Raxaulcar
4h 45m₹12,720–26,650
Varanasi to Raxaul by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Raxaul is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Raxaul is to fly and drive which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹27,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi City and arriving at Raxaul Jn. Services depart five times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Varanasi and Raxaul is 333 km. The road distance is 322.6 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Raxaul without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Varanasi to Raxaul, including transfers.
Varanasi to Raxaul train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi City station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Raxaul is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹75,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 35m.
Varanasi to Raxaul train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Raxaul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Raxaul is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Varanasi to Raxaul.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Raxaul, India?
Buddha Air Ltd flies from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jn 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Simara Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–70,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bharatpur Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–85,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gorakhpur to Sikta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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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