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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilām to Kathmandu by taxi, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ilām to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane BDP - KTM
    2h 45m
    $183–211

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilām to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminuscar car
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    18h 24m
    $18–41

  3. Drive 459.6 km

    1. Drive from Ilām to Kathmanducar car 459.6 km
    8h 1m
    $59–85

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ilām to Dhudetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Dhude to Kathmandu Gongabu Busparkbus bus
    22h 54m
    $58–66

Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Ilām to Kathmandu. However, you can take the taxi to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ilām to Kathmandu via Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus in around 18h 24m.

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