There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Nichlaul by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi
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Fly to Bhairawa, drive
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane VNS - BWA
- Drive from Bhairawa (BWA) to Nichlaulcar
4h 14m₹25,064–45,457Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpurtrain 15104 / ...
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Siswa Bazartrain 12558 / ...
7h 50m₹871–3,148Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi to Sonaulibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
7h 41mDrive 268.8 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Nichlaulcar 268.8 km
3h 50m₹3,013–4,352Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varanasi to Nichlaultaxi 268.8 km
3h 50m₹5,500–6,500Fly to Bharatpur Airport, drive
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)plane VNS - BHR
- Drive from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Nichlaulcar
5h₹13,814–82,607
Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Nichlaul is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Nichlaul is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Nichlaul. However, there are services departing from Varanasi and arriving at Sonauli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Nichlaul. However, there are services departing from Varanasi City and arriving at Siswa Bazar via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Varanasi and Nichlaul is 306 km. The road distance is 268.8 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Nichlaul without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Varanasi to Nichlaul, including transfers.
Varanasi to Nichlaul bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Varanasi station.
Varanasi to Nichlaul train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi City station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Nichlaul is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Nichlaul, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Varanasi to Sonauli 4 times a week, and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi City to Nichlaul via Gorakhpur and Siswa Bazar in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bhairawa via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–34,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bhairawa via Kathmandu, Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–34,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bharatpur Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–80,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Gorakhpur to Siswa Bazar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Varanasi to Sonauli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
Kunal Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 548 4538
- Website
- taxiinvaranasi.com
Varanasi Best Cab
- Phone
- +91 961 676 1641
- Website
- varanasibestcab.com
Varanasi Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 888 799 9562
- Website
- varanasitaxiservices.com
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Booking & Getting There
Varanasi to Nichlaul bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Sonauli station.
Varanasi to Nichlaul train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Nichlaul is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Varanasi to Nichlaul.
There are two+ hotels available in Nichlaul.






