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How to get fromVaranasi to Bhaktapurby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Bhaktapur by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane VNS - KTM
    2. Take the bus from Khoteshwor to Bhaktapurbus bus
    2h 15m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpurtrain train 15104 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    23h 28m
    $8–55

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jntrain train 14008 / ...
    2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Bhaktapurcar car
    15h 6m
    $22–50

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Gorakhpurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    22h 36m

  5. Drive  471.3 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Bhaktapurcar car 471.3 km
    8h 11m
    $61–87

  6. Fly to Simara Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane plane VNS - SIF
    2. Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Bhaktapurtaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    $215–916

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Bhaktapur, Bagmati Province, Nepal?

You can take a bus from Varanasi to Bhaktapur via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, Swoyambhu, N.A.C, and Kalanki in around 22h 36m.

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