Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Tibet

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, drive, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jntrain train
    2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Bungamaticar car
    3. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    4. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tibetcar car
    27h 50m
    ¥1,680–2,308

  2. Train, bus, drive via Lucknow

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknowtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus bus
    3. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    2d 3h
    ¥962–1,722

  3. Drive  1,294.1 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Tibetcar car 1,294.1 km
    18h 50m
    ¥1,094–1,580

  4. Bus, drive via Lucknow

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus bus
    3. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    2d 5h

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Gorakhpurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    3. Drive from Budhanilkantha to Zhangmucar car
    4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    2d 7h
    ¥997–1,851

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    3. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar car
    4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    2d 9h

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥268Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Varanasi to Tibet.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,606.6 km
  • Duration: 27h 50m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Tibet. However, you can take the train to Raxaul Jn, drive to Bungamati, take the line 8 bus to Thapathali, walk to Maitighar, take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Tibet via Lucknow, Lucknow, Kathmandu, Zhangmu, and Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal in around 2d 3h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.