What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kathmandu?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kathmandu is to train and bus via Unnāo which costs $10 - $95 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Kathmandu?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 8h 19m and costs $130 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Kathmandu?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Swoyambhu via Hyderabad and Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Chennai to Kathmandu?

The distance between Chennai and Kathmandu is 1745 km. The road distance is 2155.3 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Kathmandu without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Kathmandu without a car is to train and bus via Unnāo which takes 2 days 1h and costs $10 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Kathmandu?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Chennai to Kathmandu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Kathmandu bus from?

Chennai to Kathmandu bus services, operated by TruGo, depart from Chennai station.

Bus or fly from Chennai to Kathmandu?

The best way to get from Chennai to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 8h 19m and costs $130 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Chennai to Kathmandu bus arrive?

Chennai to Kathmandu bus services, operated by TruGo, arrive at Hyderabad station.

What is the time difference between Chennai and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Chennai. It is currently 1:33 AM in Chennai and 1:48 AM in Kathmandu.

Can I drive from Chennai to Kathmandu?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kathmandu is 2155 km. It takes approximately 32h 53m to drive from Chennai to Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1679+ hotels available in Kathmandu.

Chennai to Kathmandu - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Chennai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane MAA - KTM
8h 19m
$130–440
Train, bus via Unnāo
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Unnao Jntrain
2. Take the train from Unnao Jn to Lucknowtrain
3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus
2d 1h
$11–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus
2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Gorakhpurbus
3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
2d 14h
$31–78
Drive 2,155.3 km
1. Drive from Chennai to Kathmanducar 2,155.3 km
32h 53m
$276–398
Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain
2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane BLR - KTM
12h 12m
$143–452
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Gorakhpurtrain 12512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
2d 8h
$16–116

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

72Weekly Planes

7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,745.1 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Swoyambhu via Hyderabad, Gorakhpur, and Gorakhpur in around 2d 14h.

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