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Kathmandu, Nepal → Sarnath, India

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Four ways to Travel from Kathmandu to Sarnath

Composite routes from Kathmandu to Sarnath

Cheapest
7 h 40 min
Car
494 km.
from $27
Other
13 h 44 min
Train
344 km.
from $67.39
18 h 16 min
Bus, Train
343 km.
from $32.48

Transport providers

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Varanasi
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.15–$65.22
Train from Gorakhpur to Sarnath
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.07–$30.43

Airlines

Buddha Air Ltd

Website:
buddhaair.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Varanasi
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$326.09

Bus operators

Shubham Travels

Phone:
02228916622
Email:
Website:
shubhambus.com/
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.35

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath is to bus and train which costs $26.09 - $59.78 and takes 18h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Kathmandu to Sarnath?

The distance between Kathmandu and Sarnath is 383 km. The road distance is 494.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 16m and costs $26.09 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Kathmandu to Sarnath, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kathmandu to Sarnath?

Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Sarnath is 494 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Kathmandu to Sarnath.

Which airlines fly from Kathmandu Airport Airport to Varanasi Airport Airport?

Buddha Air Ltd offers flights from Kathmandu Airport Airport to Varanasi Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Sarnath?

There are 1518+ hotels available in Sarnath. Prices start at $17.32 per night.
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