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How to get fromBishkek to Kathmanduby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bishkek to Kathmandu by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, 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
    14h 26m
    $405–569

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus
    3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain train
    4. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    6. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    3d 17h
    $160–340

  3. Drive 2,947.3 km

    1. Drive from Bishkek to Kathmanducar car 2,947.3 km
    41h 50m
    $377–545

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bishkek to Kathmandu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,155.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 26m

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, Almaty Sayran Bus Station, Ürümqi, Ürümqi, Lanzhou, Lhasa, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, and Zhangmu in around 3d 17h.

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