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

The cheapest way to get from Katihar to Varanasi is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katihar to Varanasi is to drive which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.

Is there a direct train between Katihar and Varanasi?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katihar Jn and arriving at Varanasi Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.

How far is it from Katihar to Varanasi?

The distance between Katihar and Varanasi is 581 km. The road distance is 534.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Katihar to Varanasi without a car is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.

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

The train from Katihar Jn to Varanasi Jn takes 10h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Katihar to Varanasi train from?

Katihar to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katihar Jn station.

Train or fly from Katihar to Varanasi?

The best way to get from Katihar to Varanasi is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹6,500 - ₹21,000 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Katihar to Varanasi train arrive?

Katihar to Varanasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varanasi Jn station.

Can I drive from Katihar to Varanasi?

Yes, the driving distance between Katihar to Varanasi is 534 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Katihar to Varanasi.

Where can I stay near Varanasi?

There are 1793+ hotels available in Varanasi.

Katihar to Varanasi - 5 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Katihar to Varanasi by train, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 20503 / ...
10h 10m
₹320–2,500
Drive 534.3 km
1. Drive from Katihar to Varanasicar 534.3 km
7h 45m
₹5,923–8,555
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Katihar to Varanasitaxi 534.3 km
7h 45m
₹7,000–8,500
Fly from Purnea Airport
1. Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane PXN - VNS
8h 52m
₹6,947–20,299
Train to Bagdogra Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane IXB - VNS
10h 16m
₹6,544–16,768

Katihar to Varanasi by train

12Weekly Trains

10h 10mAverage Duration

₹320Cheapest Price

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Distance: 581.2 km
Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Katihar, India and Varanasi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Katihar Jn to Varanasi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines flies from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 3 times a day.

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