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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 via Siddharthanagar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Nautanwatrain train 18201
    2. Take the bus from Bhairahawa to Kalanki Dhungeaddabus bus
    19h 37m
    $18–37
  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jntrain train 14008 / ...
    2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Bhaktapurcar car
    14h 51m
    $22–51
  4. Drive 471.1 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Bhaktapurcar car 471.1 km
    8h 11m
    $61–87
  5. 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
    4h 17m
    $146–447
  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpurtrain train 15104 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    23h 18m
    $41–55

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Bhaktapur. However, you can take the taxi to Varanasi Airport (VNS) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, take the line 5 bus to Tinkune, walk to Khoteshwor, then take the bus to Bhaktapur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi City to Bhaktapur via Raxaul Jn in around 14h 51m.

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