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How to get fromIndia–Nepal border to Kathmanduby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from India–Nepal border to Kathmandu by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from India–Nepal border to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)car car
    2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane BDP - KTM
    5h 31m
    $174–209

  2. Drive, bus via Gangtok - SNT bus stand

    cheapest
    1. Drive from India–Nepal border to Gangtok - SNT bus standcar car
    2. Take the bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    24h 40m
    $19–47

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from India–Nepal border to Siliguri Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Raxaul Jntrain train
    3. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar car
    16h 29m
    $46–90

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from India–Nepal border to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminuscar car
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    20h 14m
    $30–58

  5. Drive  679.5 km

    1. Drive from India–Nepal border to Kathmanducar car 679.5 km
    10h 50m
    $87–126

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between India–Nepal border, China and Kathmandu, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from India–Nepal border to Kathmandu. However, you can drive 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 India–Nepal border to Kathmandu via Siliguri Jn and Raxaul Jn in around 16h 29m.

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