There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Simarā by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane VNS - SIF
2h 57m$125–806Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jntrain 14008 / ...
12h 57m$6–27Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Siktatrain
- Drive from Sikta to Simarācar
9h 35mDrive 347 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Simarācar 347 km
6h 2m$45–65
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Simarā is to train which costs $5 - $28 and takes 12h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Simarā is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $120 - $850.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Simarā. However, there are services departing from Varanasi City and arriving at Raxaul Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
The distance between Varanasi and Simarā is 309 km. The road distance is 347 km.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Varanasi to Simarā, including transfers.
Varanasi to Simarā train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi City station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Simarā is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $120 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $28 and takes 12h 57m.
Simarā is 15 min ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 6:04 PM in Varanasi and 6:19 PM in Simarā.
Varanasi to Simarā train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Raxaul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Simarā is 347 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Varanasi to Simarā.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Simarā, Nepal?
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 $2–23 and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Simara Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gorakhpur to Sikta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $5–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–9
- First Class (1A)
- $11–14
Train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $7–10
- Second AC (2A)
- $10–14
- First Class (1A)
- $17–23
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Varanasi to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
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