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There are 5 ways to get from Almaty to Kathmandu by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane ALA - KTM
    11h 25m
    $350–650

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain train
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    3d 21h
    $204–412

  3. Drive  3,195.7 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Kathmanducar car 3,195.7 km
    47h 9m
    $380–549

  4. Bus, train, drive via Lhasa

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    4d 8h
    $231–392

  5. Bus, train, drive via Zhongwei

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Zhongweitrain train
    3. Take the train from Zhongwei to Lhasatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar car
    4d 9h
    $215–422

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,917.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Air Astana, Air India Limited, and four other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 5 times a day.

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