There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Kathmandu by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane ALA - KTM
9h 25m$350–550Bus, train, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain
- Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
- Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar
3d 11h$153–330Drive 3,151.5 km
- Drive from Almaty to Kathmanducar 3,151.5 km
43h 59m$403–582Bus, train, drive via Lhasa
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
- Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar
3d 22h$181–311
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Kathmandu is to bus and train and drive which costs $150 - $330 and takes 3 days 11h.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 9h 25m and costs $350 - $550.
The distance between Almaty and Kathmandu is 1917 km. The road distance is 3151.5 km.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Almaty to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Kathmandu is 45 min ahead of Almaty. It is currently 2:01 AM in Almaty and 2:46 AM in Kathmandu.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Kathmandu is 3151 km. It takes approximately 43h 59m to drive from Almaty to Kathmandu.
There are 1685+ hotels available in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Kathmandu, Nepal?
Air Astana, Air India Limited, and three other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 4 hours.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–490
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–850
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- $26–40
- Hard Sleeper
- $55–70
- Soft Sleeper
- $80–120
Train from Lanzhou to Lhasa
- Hard Seat
- $28–45
- Hard Sleeper
- $60–75
- Soft Sleeper
- $85–130
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
- Hard Seat
- $26–40
- Hard Sleeper
- $55–70
- Soft Sleeper
- $80–120
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–60
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–60
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $57
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.