There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwāl by plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane KTM - BWA
51 min$122–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Yogikutibus
12h 1m$10–12Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kawasotibus
- Take the taxi from Kawasoti to Butwāltaxi
5h 13mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Butwāl262.5 km
4h 13mDrive 262.5 km
- Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwālcar 262.5 km
4h 13m$34–49
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwāl is to bus which costs $10 - $13 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwāl is to fly which takes 51 min and costs $120 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwāl. However, there are services departing from Tribhuvan International Airport and arriving at Yogikuti via Kalanki Dhungeadda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Butwāl is 218 km. The road distance is 262.5 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwāl without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwāl, including transfers.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwāl bus services, operated by Sakura Green, depart from Kalanki Dhungeadda station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwāl is to fly which takes 51 min and costs $120 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $13 and takes 12h 1m.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwāl bus services, operated by Sakura Green, arrive at Yogikuti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwāl is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Butwāl.
What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Butwāl, Nepal?
Yeti Airlines, Nova Airline, and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) hourly. Alternatively, Sakura Green operates a bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Yogikuti 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–12 and the journey takes 10h 19m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–110
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kawasoti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sakura Green
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Yogikuti
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Sakura Green
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Butwāl
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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