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How to get fromChengdu to Kathmanduby subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane TFU - KTM
    7h 45m
    $212–473

  2. Train, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuantrain train
    2. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lhasatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    4. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    2d 7h
    $126–257

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    2d 9h
    $145–214

  4. Drive 2,812.2 km

    1. Drive from Chengdu to Kathmanducar car 2,812.2 km
    40h 3m
    $360–520

  5. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CTU - KTM
    8h 13m
    $251–602

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,960.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Kathmandu, Nepal?

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 3 times a day.

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