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7 h 35 min
498 km.
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Varanasi, India → Kathmandu, Nepal

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Ten ways to Travel from Varanasi to Kathmandu

Composite routes from Varanasi to Kathmandu

Cheapest
7 h 35 min
Car
498 km.
from $27
Fastest
1 h 9 min
Plane
Other
7 h 35 min
Rideshare
498 km.
from $18.95
18 h 13 min
Train, bus via Siddharthanagar, Train, bus via Siddharthanagar
350 km.
from $26.61
14 h 32 min
Train
350 km.
from $62.30
17 h 53 min
Train, Bus
350 km.
from $53.65
3 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
350 km.
from $332.88
14 h 58 min
Train
356 km.
from $67
20 h
Train, Bus
356 km.
from $54.72
3 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
355 km.
from $349.62

Navigate from Varanasi to Kathmandu

Continue
22 m
Turn sharp left onto GT Road
36 m
Keep left
330 m
Turn right
11 m
Turn left
31 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi City to Raxaul
Ave. Duration:
12h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.56–$76.23
Train from Varanasi Jn to Gorakhpur
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.41–$36.84
Train from Varanasi Jn to Nautanwa
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2.92–$49.55
Train from Varanasi Jn to Raxaul
Ave. Duration:
12h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.68–$76.23
Train from Bhulanpur to Gorakhpur
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.54–$38.11

Airlines

Buddha Air Ltd

Website:
buddhaair.com/
Plane from Varanasi Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$177.86–$381.13
Plane from Varanasi Airport to Simara
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$495.47

Bus operators

Sakura Green

Bus from Bhairahawa to Kalanki
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.52

Shubham Travels

Phone:
02228916622
Email:
Website:
shubhambus.com/
Bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhu
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.11

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu?

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu is to train and bus via Siddharthanagar which costs $18.48 - $59.78 and takes 18h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu?

The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Varanasi to Kathmandu?

The distance between Varanasi and Kathmandu is 382 km. The road distance is 498.9 km.

How do I travel from Varanasi to Kathmandu without a car?

The best way to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 53m and costs $26.09 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Varanasi to Kathmandu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Varanasi and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 00:37 in Varanasi and 00:52 in Kathmandu.

Can I drive from Varanasi to Kathmandu?

Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kathmandu is 499 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Varanasi to Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1239+ hotels available in Kathmandu. Prices start at $9.12 per night.
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