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How to get fromChiang Mai to Kathmanduby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Kathmandu by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CNX - KTM
    6h 1m
    $260–400

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    6. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar car
    3d 20h
    $238–580

  3. Drive 2,596.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Kathmanducar car 2,596.6 km
    41h 44m
    $332–480

  4. Bus, train, drive via Guangzhou

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Guangzhou Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Guangzhou to Lhasatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    6. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar car
    4d 19h
    $293–650

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,715.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Thai AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 5 times a day.

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