Key hubs
Kushinagar airport and railway station
- Nearest airport
- Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 50–55 km away and roughly 1.5 hours by road, has the most regular flights. Kushinagar's own airport has had few scheduled flights; check before planning around it. Varanasi (VNS), about 250 km away, is an alternative.
- Railway station
- Kushinagar has no railway station. The nearest are Deoria Sadar (about 35 km) and Gorakhpur Junction (about 51 km), which is the better-connected choice.
- Getting around
- Most sites are within the town or a short drive. Hire a local taxi or auto-rickshaw for the day to visit Rambhar Stupa, the Japanese and Thai temples, and outlying areas. Walks between central sites are manageable in cool months.
How to reach Kushinagar by air
Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 50–55 km away (roughly 1.5 hours by road), has the most regular flights. Kushinagar's own airport has had few scheduled flights; Varanasi, about 250 km away, offers more choice.
How to reach Kushinagar by train
There is no railway station in Kushinagar. Use Gorakhpur Junction (about 51 km) or Deoria Sadar (about 35 km) and continue by taxi.
How to reach Kushinagar by road
Kushinagar lies on the NH27 highway between Gorakhpur and Gopalganj (Bihar), with regular buses and taxis from Gorakhpur and Deoria.
Getting around Kushinagar
Most sites are within the town or a short drive; hire a local taxi or auto-rickshaw for the day to cover the stupa and the Japanese and Thai temples.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Kushinagar
- Hire a taxi for the full day rather than walking between temples. The town's distances are manageable, but the heat in warm months and uneven ground on some paths make a vehicle prudent.
- There are few pharmacies and no large hospital in Kushinagar; if you require regular medications or have health concerns, carry backups and consider staying close to Gorakhpur (50 km away) where hospital care is available.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.