There are 6 ways to get from Nepal to Varanasi by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane KTM - VNS
5h 47m₹11,935–23,190Bus, 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₹1,976–4,564Bus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Gorakhpur
20h 55mDrive 468.1 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Varanasicar 468.1 km
7h 55m₹5,682–8,207Bus, train via Bhumahi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhumahibus
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jntrain 18202
14h 14m₹2,282–4,012
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Varanasi is to bus and train via Bhumahi which costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Nepal to Varanasi is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nepal to Varanasi. However, there are services departing from Swoyambhu and arriving at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
The distance between Nepal and Varanasi is 384 km. The road distance is 468.1 km.
The best way to get from Nepal to Varanasi without a car is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 5h 47m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹24,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 55m.
Nepal to Varanasi bus services, operated by Gajraj Bus Service, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Varanasi is 15 min behind Nepal. It is currently 2:06 AM in Nepal and 1:51 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, Uttar Pradesh via Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur in around 20h 55m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–26,000
- 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 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
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
- 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
- Phone
- +91 72368 67272
- dubeyayush717@gmail.com
- Website
- Abha Bus
Bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abha Bus
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhumahi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,612
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
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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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