There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Kushinagar by plane, car, bus, or rideshare
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Fly to Bhairawa, drive
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane KTM - BWA
- Drive from Bhairawa (BWA) to Kushinagarcar
2h 35m₹11,119–12,817Bus, drive via Dumkibas
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Daunnebus
- Drive from Daunne to Kushinagarcar
7h 11m₹2,998–3,801Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chormarabus
- Drive from Chormara to Kushinagarcar
6h 51mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Kushinagar278 km
4h 41mDrive 278 km
- Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Kushinagarcar 278 km
4h 41m₹3,401–4,912Fly to Simara Airport, drive
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Drive from Simara Airport (SIF) to Kushinagarcar
2h 53m₹32,369–34,103
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Kushinagar is to bus and drive via Dumkibas which costs ₹3,000 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Kushinagar is to fly and drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹13,000.
The distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Kushinagar is 323 km. The road distance is 278 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Kushinagar without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Kushinagar, including transfers.
Kushinagar is 15 min behind Kathmandu Airport (KTM). It is currently 10:19 AM in Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and 10:04 AM in Kushinagar.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Kushinagar is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Kushinagar.
There are 18+ hotels available in Kushinagar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Kushinagar. 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 Kushinagar, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Kushinagar. However, you can fly to Bhairawa (BWA) then drive to Kushinagar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kushinagar via Kalanki Dhungeadda and Chormara in around 6h 51m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–27,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–28,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–65,000
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–10,500
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–27,000
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chormara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Daunne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,482
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Kushinagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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