There are 5 ways to get from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj by plane, car, train, or rideshare
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Fly
best- Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane BIR - SIF
2h 2m$121–755Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jogbani to Raxaul Jntrain 15502
11h 46m$3–20Drive, train
- Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Narpatganjcar
- Take the train from Narpatganj to Janakpur Roadtrain
- Take the train from Janakpur Road to Raxaul Jntrain
8h 20m$8–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj291.2 km
4h 49mDrive 291.2 km
- Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunjcar 291.2 km
4h 49m$38–54
Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj is to train which costs $3 - $20 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $120 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj. However, there are services departing from Jogbani and arriving at Raxaul Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Biratnagar Airport (BIR) and Birgunj is 259 km. The road distance is 291.2 km.
The best way to get from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj, including transfers.
Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jogbani station.
The best way to get from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $120 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $20 and takes 11h 46m.
Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Raxaul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj.
What companies run services between Biratnagar Airport (BIR), Nepal and Birgunj, Nepal?
Buddha Air Ltd, Nova Airline, and Yeti Airlines fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Simara Airport (SIF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Jogbani to Raxaul Jn twice a week. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 11h 35m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Biratnagar Airport to Simara Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Narpatganj to Janakpur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–9
- First Class (1A)
- $11–14
Train from Janakpur Road to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–8
- First Class (1A)
- $9–12
Train from Jogbani to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $6–8
- Second AC (2A)
- $8–11
- First Class (1A)
- $14–18
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Birgunj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
There are 13+ hotels available in Birgunj.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Biratnagar Airport (BIR) and Birgunj. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.