There are 6 ways to get from Bhopal to Kathmandu by plane, train, bus, 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 Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane BHO - KTM
5h 16m$113–264Train, bus via Lucknow
cheapest- Take the train from Bhopal Jn to Lucknowtrain 12183 / ...
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
24h 37m$4–42Train, drive
- Take the train from Bhopal Jn to Itarsi Jntrain
- Take the train from Itarsi Jn to Raxaul Jntrain
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar
26h 52m$23–82Drive 1,119.8 km
- Drive from Bhopal to Kathmanducar 1,119.8 km
17h 9m$144–207Bus
- Take the bus from Bhopal to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
28h 29m$9–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Bhopal Jn to Gorakhpurtrain 22538 / ...
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
32h 40m$10–74
Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bhopal to Kathmandu is to train and bus via Lucknow which costs $4 - $45 and takes 24h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bhopal to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $110 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Bhopal to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Bhopal and arriving at Khoteshwor via Lucknow and Bhaktapur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 29m.
The distance between Bhopal and Kathmandu is 961 km. The road distance is 1119.8 km.
The best way to get from Bhopal to Kathmandu without a car is to train and bus via Lucknow which takes 24h 37m and costs $4 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Bhopal to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Bhopal to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Bhopal station.
The best way to get from Bhopal to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $40 and takes 28h 29m.
Bhopal to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Lucknow station.
Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Bhopal. It is currently 6:29 AM in Bhopal and 6:44 AM in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Bhopal, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?
Air India Express, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bhopal to Khoteshwor via Lucknow, Sachivalaya, Charbagh, Lucknow, Kathmandu, and Bhaktapur in around 28h 29m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Raja Bhoj International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Raja Bhoj International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Raja Bhoj International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bhopal Jn to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–26
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $3–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $8–11
- Second AC (2A)
- $12–16
- First Class (1A)
- $20–26
Train from Bhopal Jn to Itarsi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $9–12
Train from Itarsi Jn to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $5–7
- Third AC (3A)
- $14–18
- Second AC (2A)
- $20–26
- First Class (1A)
- $30–45
Train from Bhopal Jn to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $4–6
- Third AC (3A)
- $11–15
- Second AC (2A)
- $16–20
- First Class (1A)
- $27–35
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- $1
- AC Buses
- $1–2
- Airport Express Services
- $12–16
Bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- $1
- AC Buses
- $1–2
- Airport Express Services
- $12–16
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Bhopal to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bhopal to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Bhopal to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Bhopal to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Bhopal to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–37
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- $6–17
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