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How to get fromChennai to Kathmanduby plane, train, bus, or 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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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane MAA - KTM
    8h 19m
    $130–440

  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
    $11–94

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Vijayawadabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vijayawada to Siliguribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    2d 5h

  4. Drive  2,155.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kathmanducar car 2,155.3 km
    32h 53m
    $276–398

  5. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane BLR - KTM
    12h 12m
    $143–452

  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
    $16–117

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

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest 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, Air India Express, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Kathmandu via Vijayawada, Siliguri, and Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus in around 2d 5h.

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