There are 4 ways to get from Nepal to Varanasi by car, train, bus, or plane
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jn
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi City14007 / ...
13h 48m₹1,877–4,421Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Varanasi City15004 / ...
20h 53m₹3,690–5,000Drive 467.8 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Varanasi467.8 km
7h 55m₹5,350–7,727Fly, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)KTM - BWA
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Varanasi Jn
10h 7m₹8,004–10,125
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Varanasi is to drive and train which costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,500 and takes 13h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Nepal to Varanasi is to drive which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
The distance between Nepal and Varanasi is 603 km. The road distance is 467.8 km.
The best way to get from Nepal to Varanasi without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 53m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 13h 48m to get from Nepal to Varanasi, including transfers.
Varanasi is 15 min behind Nepal. It is currently 11:06 AM in Nepal and 10:51 AM in Varanasi.
Yes, the driving distance between Nepal to Varanasi is 468 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Nepal to Varanasi.
There are 1812+ hotels available in Varanasi.
What companies run services between Nepal and Varanasi, India?
There is no direct connection from Nepal to Varanasi. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn then take the train to Varanasi City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Varanasi City via Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur in around 20h 53m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–24,000
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–8,500
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9530035999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
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