There are 3 ways to get from Varanasi to Simarā by plane, train, or car
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Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
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 fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $45 - $300.
The distance between Varanasi and Simarā is 309 km. The road distance is 346.7 km.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Varanasi to Simarā, including transfers.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Simarā is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $45 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $29 and takes 12h 42m.
Simarā is 15 min ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 4:36 PM in Varanasi and 4:51 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 15+ hotels available in Simarā.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Simarā, Nepal?
Buddha Air Ltd flies from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Simara Airport (SIF) 6 times a week. Alternatively, 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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- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Simara Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- 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)
- $8–11
- Second AC (2A)
- $11–15
- First Class (1A)
- $19–24
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