There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Birgunj by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
32 min$334–346Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Raxaul Jntrain 15274 / ...
24h 58m$8–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Birgunj138.6 km
2h 21mDrive 138.6 km
- Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Birgunjcar 138.6 km
2h 21m$18–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Birgunjtaxi 138.6 km
2h 21m$100–120
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Birgunj is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Birgunj is to fly which takes 32 min and costs $330 - $350.
The distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Birgunj is 90 km. The road distance is 138.6 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Birgunj without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 58m and costs $8 - $60.
It takes approximately 32 min to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Birgunj, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Birgunj is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Birgunj.
There are 11+ hotels available in Birgunj.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Birgunj. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Birgunj, Nepal?
Buddha Air Ltd flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) every 4 hours.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–700
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gorakhpur to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $5–7
- Second AC (2A)
- $7–10
- First Class (1A)
- $12–16
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–37
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- $6–17
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Birgunj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Impala Travel Service
- Phone
- +977 1-4701549
- Website
- impala.com.np
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