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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kathmandu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane MAA - KTM
    8h 19m
    $130–270

  2. Train, bus via Unnāo

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Unnao Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Unnao Jn to Lucknowtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus bus
    2d 1h
    $11–96

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Gorakhpurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    2d 12h

  4. Drive  2,155.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kathmanducar car 2,155.3 km
    32h 53m
    $256–370

  5. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane TIR - KTM
    17h 28m
    $213–616

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Gorakhpurtrain train 12512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    2d 8h
    $16–118

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,745.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Air India Limited, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Swoyambhu via Hyderabad, Gorakhpur, and Gorakhpur in around 2d 12h.

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