There are 7 ways to get from Nepal to Varanasi by plane, car, train, or bus
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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
3h 52m₹12,360–27,373Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Varanasi Citytrain 15004 / ...
20h 58m₹823–5,000Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi Citytrain 14007 / ...
13h 49m₹1,851–4,384Drive 468.1 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Varanasicar 468.1 km
7h 55m₹5,268–7,609Bus, train via Bhumahi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhumahibus
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jntrain 18202
14h 14m₹2,236–3,946Bus via Gorakhpur
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
21h₹1,133–5,100Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Sonaulibus
- Take the bus from Sonauli to Varanasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
21h 14m
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Varanasi is to bus and train via Bhumahi which costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,000 and takes 14h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Nepal to Varanasi is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nepal to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Swoyambhu and arriving at Varanasi via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
The distance between Nepal and Varanasi is 383 km. The road distance is 468.1 km.
The best way to get from Nepal to Varanasi without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 58m and costs ₹800 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Nepal to Varanasi, including transfers.
Nepal to Varanasi bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, depart from Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Nepal to Varanasi is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Gorakhpur, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹5,500 and takes 21h.
Nepal to Varanasi bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Varanasi is 15 min behind Nepal. It is currently 2:01 AM in Nepal and 1:46 AM in Varanasi.
What companies run services between Nepal and Varanasi, India?
Buddha Air Ltd flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Varanasi via Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur in around 21h.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Gorakhpur to Varanasi City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- 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
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
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Schedules at
- Gajraj Bus Service
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,600
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhumahi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,596
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 72368 67272
- dubeyayush717@gmail.com
- Website
- Abha Bus
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Abha Bus
- Phone
- +91 80463 33639
- bhaiyatravels84@gmail.com
- Website
- Bhaiya Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Bhaiya Travels
- Website
- Savi Tour And Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Savi Tour And Travels
- Website
- Shahi Rath
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Shahi Rath
- Phone
- 02228916622
- shubhamtrv@gmail.com
- Website
- Shubham Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Shubham Travels
Bus from Sonauli to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Shubham Travels
- Phone
- +91 91193 34336
- rohitdhaka856@gmail.com
- Website
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Balaji Tour and Travel
- Phone
- 9599757693
- asianshina@ymail.com
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Sonauli
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,300
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- Website
- Vikram Bus
Bus from Sonauli to Varanasi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vikram Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Nepal to Varanasi is 468 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Nepal to Varanasi.
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