There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi to Bhaktipur by plane, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Janakpur Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)plane VNS - JKR
- Take the taxi from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Bhaktipurtaxi
6h 9m$75–316Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi City to Sitamarhitrain 14008 / ...
- Drive from Sitamarhi to Bhaktipurcar
10h 49m$9–29Drive 398.5 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Bhaktipurcar 398.5 km
6h 1m$51–74Fly to Simara Airport, taxi
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane VNS - SIF
- Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Bhaktipurtaxi
6h 32m$110–376Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane VNS - KTM
- Take the taxi from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhaktipurtaxi
6h 20m$230–411
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Janakpur Airport (JKR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Bhaktipur is to train and drive which costs $8 - $30 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Bhaktipur is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Varanasi and Bhaktipur is 412 km. The road distance is 398.5 km.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Varanasi to Bhaktipur, including transfers.
Bhaktipur is 15 min ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 1:36 PM in Varanasi and 1:51 PM in Bhaktipur.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Bhaktipur is 399 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Varanasi to Bhaktipur.
There are two+ hotels available in Bhaktipur.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Bhaktipur, Nepal?
There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Bhaktipur. However, you can take the bus to Varanasi Airport, walk to Varanasi Airport (VNS) airport, fly to Janakpur Airport (JKR), then take the taxi to Bhaktipur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi City to Bhaktipur via Sitamarhi in around 10h 49m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Janakpur Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Simara Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi City to Sitamarhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $2–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $7–9
- Second AC (2A)
- $9–13
- First Class (1A)
- $16–21
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- $35–170
Impala Travel Service
- Phone
- +977 1-4701549
- Website
- impala.com.np
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