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

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jntrain14008 / ...
    2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Thamelcar
    14h 45m
    $21–50

  2. Train, bus via Siddharthanagar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Nautanwatrain18201
    2. Take the bus from Bhairahawa to Kalanki Dhungeaddabus
    18h 42m
    $19–38

  3. Drive 464.2 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Thamelcar464.2 km
    8h 5m
    $60–86

  4. Train to Bhairawa, fly

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Nautanwatrain
    2. Fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)planeBWA - KTM
    10h 7m
    $89–118

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpurtrain15104 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
    21h 38m
    $41–55

  6. Train to Simara Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jntrain
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)planeSIF - KTM
    14h 33m
    $36–249

Bhairawa (BWA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar133Weekly Planes
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Thamel, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Thamel. However, you can take the train to Raxaul Jn then drive to Thamel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Lainchaur via Nautanwa, Bhairahawa, Kalanki Dhungeadda, and Kalanki in around 18h 42m.

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