There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapa by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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 Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane KTM - BDP
1h 9m$161–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Birtamodebus
15h 2m$28–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Jhapa409.7 km
6h 39mDrive 409.7 km
- Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapacar 409.7 km
6h 39m$53–76
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapa is to bus which costs $28 - $33 and takes 15h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapa is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $160 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapa. However, there are services departing from Tribhuvan International Airport and arriving at Birtamode via Kalanki Dhungeadda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
The distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Jhapa is 322 km. The road distance is 409.7 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapa without a car is to bus which takes 15h 2m and costs $28 - $33.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapa, including transfers.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapa bus services, operated by FIFA, depart from Kalanki Dhungeadda station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapa is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $160 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $33 and takes 15h 2m.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapa bus services, operated by FIFA, arrive at Birtamode station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapa is 410 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jhapa.
What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Jhapa, Province 1, Nepal?
Yeti Airlines, Nova Airline, and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, FIFA operates a bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Birtamode once daily. Tickets cost $17 and the journey takes 13h.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–160
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Phone
- +977 985-2059959
- Website
- bussewa.com
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Birtamode
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17
- Book at
- bussewa.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Jhapa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 13+ hotels available in Jhapa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Jhapa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

