There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Simri by car, train, bus, or plane
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Buxartrain 07008
10h 52m₹2,289–5,463Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Balliatrain 15050
21h 21m₹1,363–5,600Drive 359.7 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Simricar 359.7 km
5h 54m₹4,400–6,356Fly, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Buxartrain
11h 31m₹30,238–34,633
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Simri is to drive and train which costs ₹2,200 - ₹5,500 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Simri is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
The distance between Kathmandu and Simri is 501 km. The road distance is 359.7 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Simri without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 21m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Kathmandu to Simri, including transfers.
Simri is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 3:44 AM in Kathmandu and 3:29 AM in Simri.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Simri is 360 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Kathmandu to Simri.
There are seven+ hotels available in Simri.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Simri, State of Bihar, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Simri. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Buxar, take the line 03204 train to Dumraon, then take the taxi to Simri. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Simri via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, and Ballia in around 21h 21m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–60,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Buxar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Gorakhpur to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Raxaul Jn to Buxar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
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