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There are 4 ways to get from Bishkek to Kathmandu by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Almaty International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane ALA - KTM
    16h 27m
    $365–673

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kashgar to Guangyuantrain train
    3. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lhasatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    5d 4h
    $230–500

  3. Drive  2,991.6 km

    1. Drive from Bishkek to Kathmanducar car 2,991.6 km
    45h 3m
    $356–514

  4. Bus to Tashkent International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Tashkent bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tashkent International Airport (TAS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane TAS - KTM
    21h 5m
    $250–635

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,155.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 27m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Kathmandu, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Bishkek to Kathmandu. However, you can take the taxi to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the taxi to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bishkek to Kathmandu via Bishkek Avtovokzal, Kashgar, Kashgar, Guangyuan, Lhasa, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, and Zhangmu in around 5d 4h.

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