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How to get fromDhankutā to Kathmanduby taxi, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dhankutā to Kathmandu by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Biratnagar Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Dhankutā to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane BIR - KTM
    2h 30m
    $164–187

  2. Drive  380.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dhankutā to Kathmanducar car 380.6 km
    6h 27m
    $46–66

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Dhankutā to Damaktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Damak to Kathmandu Gongabu Busparkbus bus
    22h 51m
    $93–106

  4. Taxi to Tumlingtar, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Dhankutā to Tumlingtar (TMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane TMI - KTM
    2h 12m
    $448–460

  5. Taxi, bus via N.A.C

    1. Take the taxi from Dhankutā to Damaktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Damak to Kathmandu Gongabu Busparkbus bus
    23h 18m
    $94–107

Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar133Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Dhankutā, Nepal and Kathmandu, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Dhankutā to Kathmandu. However, you can take the taxi to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Damak then take the bus to Kathmandu Gongabu Buspark.

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