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How to get fromDelhi to Kathmanduby plane, train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane DEL - KTM
    4h 29m
    $75–191

  2. Train, bus via Kanpur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Kanpur Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus bus
    21h 21m
    $5–49

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Aligarh Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Aligarh Jn to Raxaul Jntrain train
    3. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar car
    20h 56m
    $23–73

  4. Drive 961 km

    1. Drive from Delhi to Kathmanducar car 961 km
    13h 36m
    $123–178

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus bus
    26h 14m
    $30–45

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Delhi to Gorakhpurtrain train 15708 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    30h 55m
    $10–72

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Nepal Airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Asians Shina Tours & Travel operates a bus from Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhu 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 25h.

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