What is the cheapest way to get from Janakpur to Varanasi?

The cheapest way to get from Janakpur to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 12h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Janakpur to Varanasi?

The fastest way to get from Janakpur to Varanasi is to drive and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹22,000.

Is there a direct train between Janakpur and Varanasi?

No, there is no direct train from Janakpur to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Janakpur and arriving at Varanasi City via Jaynagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

How far is it from Janakpur to Varanasi?

The distance between Janakpur and Varanasi is 363 km. The road distance is 394.1 km.

How do I travel from Janakpur to Varanasi without a car?

The best way to get from Janakpur to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.

How long does it take to get from Janakpur to Varanasi?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Janakpur to Varanasi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Janakpur to Varanasi train from?

Janakpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jaynagar station.

Train or fly from Janakpur to Varanasi?

The best way to get from Janakpur to Varanasi is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹21,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 12h 39m.

What is the time difference between Janakpur and Varanasi?

Varanasi is 15 min behind Janakpur. It is currently 4:27 AM in Janakpur and 4:12 AM in Varanasi.

Where does the Janakpur to Varanasi train arrive?

Janakpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi City station.

Can I drive from Janakpur to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Janakpur to Varanasi is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Janakpur to Varanasi.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1846+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Janakpur to Varanasi - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Janakpur to Varanasi by plane, train, or car

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Fly from Janakpur Airport
best
1. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane JKR - VNS
6h 18m
₹9,951–20,363
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Jaynagar to Varanasi Citytrain 11062
12h 39m
₹324–2,419
Drive 394.1 km
1. Drive from Janakpur to Varanasicar 394.1 km
5h 54m
₹4,565–6,593
Drive to Tribhuvan International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Janakpur to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)car
2. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
5h 2m
₹10,830–22,016

Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

28Weekly Planes

6h 47mAverage Duration

₹7,089Cheapest Price

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Distance: 362.7 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Janakpur, Nepal and Varanasi, India?

Buddha Air Ltd, IndiGo Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Jaynagar to Varanasi City once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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