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How to get fromVaranasi to Nepalby plane, train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane VNS - KTM
    1h 28m
    $125–296
  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpurtrain train 15104 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    21h 32m
    $8–55
  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jntrain train 14008 / ...
    2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar car
    14h 59m
    $19–47
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Sonaulibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Sonauli to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus bus
    18h 49m
  5. Drive  462.7 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Kathmanducar car 462.7 km
    8h 3m
    $56–80
  6. Bus via Gorakhpur

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Gorakhpurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    20h 40m
    $11–70

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Nepal?

Buddha Air Ltd flies from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Lainchaur via Sonauli and Swoyambhu in around 18h 49m.

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