There are 2 ways to get from Varanasi to Simarā by train or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Simarā is to train which costs $6 - $29 and takes 12h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Simarā is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Varanasi and Simarā is 487 km. The road distance is 346.8 km.
It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Varanasi to Simarā, including transfers.
Simarā is 15 min ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 11:44 PM in Varanasi and 11:59 PM in Simarā.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Simarā is 347 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Varanasi to Simarā.
There are 16+ hotels available in Simarā.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Simarā, Nepal?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jn 5 times a week. Tickets cost $3–24 and the journey takes 12h 20m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–24
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $3–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $8–10
- Second AC (2A)
- $11–14
- First Class (1A)
- $18–24
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