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There are 5 ways to get from Katihar to Varanasi by plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Purnea Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane PXN - VNS
    4h 41m
    ₹12,280–33,572
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Varanasi Jntrain train 20503 / ...
    10h 10m
    ₹320–2,500
  3. Drive  534.4 km

    1. Drive from Katihar to Varanasicar car 534.4 km
    7h 46m
    ₹5,228–7,551
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Katihar to Varanasitaxi taxi 534.4 km
    7h 46m
    ₹10,000–13,000
  5. Train to Bagdogra Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane IXB - VNS
    8h 17m
    ₹8,084–17,478

Katihar to Varanasi by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹320Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Katihar, India and Varanasi, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Star Air fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Katihar Jn to Varanasi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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