There are 4 ways to get from Janakpur to Varanasi by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Janakpur Airport
best- Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane JKR - VNS
6h 18m₹9,951–20,363Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaynagar to Varanasi Citytrain 11062
12h 39m₹324–2,419Drive 394.1 km
- Drive from Janakpur to Varanasicar 394.1 km
5h 54m₹4,565–6,593Drive to Tribhuvan International Airport, fly
- Drive from Janakpur to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)car
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Janakpur to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Janakpur to Varanasi is to drive and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹22,000.
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.
The distance between Janakpur and Varanasi is 363 km. The road distance is 394.1 km.
The best way to get from Janakpur to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Janakpur to Varanasi, including transfers.
Janakpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jaynagar station.
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.
Varanasi is 15 min behind Janakpur. It is currently 8:10 AM in Janakpur and 7:55 AM in Varanasi.
Janakpur to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi City station.
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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Janakpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Janakpur Airport to Varanasi Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–25,000
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jaynagar to Varanasi City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Janakpur to Varanasi is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Janakpur to Varanasi.
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