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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CNX - KTM
    6h 26m
    $270–440

  2. Ferry, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminalferry ferry
    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 Kathmanducar car
    3d 23h
    $454–786

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Luang Prabang stationbus 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
    4d 23h
    $351–617

  4. Drive  2,596.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Kathmanducar car 2,596.5 km
    41h 44m
    $353–510

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,715.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 4 times a day.

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