There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zone 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
1h$128–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Yogikutibus
12h 12m$23–28Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kawasotibus
- Take the taxi from Kawasoti to Lumbini Zonetaxi
5h 20mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Lumbini Zone270.5 km
4h 21mDrive 270.5 km
- Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zonecar 270.5 km
4h 21m$35–50Bus, taxi via Dumkibas
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Dumkibasbus
- Take the taxi from Dumkibas to Lumbini Zonetaxi
5h 48m$65–75
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zone is to bus which costs $23 - $29 and takes 12h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zone is to fly which takes 1h and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zone. However, there are services departing from Tribhuvan International Airport and arriving at Yogikuti via Kalanki Dhungeadda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Lumbini Zone is 228 km. The road distance is 270.5 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zone without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zone, including transfers.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zone bus services, operated by Sakura Green, depart from Kalanki Dhungeadda station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zone is to fly which takes 1h and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $29 and takes 12h 12m.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zone bus services, operated by Sakura Green, arrive at Yogikuti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zone is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lumbini Zone.
What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Lumbini Zone, 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
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Dumkibas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- 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 Lumbini Zone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- $50–85
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