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How to get fromKathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jiriby bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jiri by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Kalanki

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kalanki to Dhulikhelbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Dhulikhel to Jiritaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    $101–131

  2. Drive 170.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jiricar car 170.9 km
    2h 49m
    $22–32

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Jirirideshare rideshare 170.9 km
    2h 49m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jiritaxi taxi 170.9 km
    2h 49m
    $120–150

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Khoteshwor to Dhulikhelbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Dhulikhel to Jiritaxi taxi
    4h 44m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 200.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Jiri, Bagmati Province, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Jiri. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Kalanki, take the bus to Dhulikhel, then take the taxi to Jiri. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Kathmandu-KTM to Jiri on demand, and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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