There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhara by plane, bus, taxi, night bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)plane KTM - PKR
33 min$110–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Pokharabus
10h 40m$12–14Line 5 bus, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Sinamangal to Kalankibus 5
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Manakamanabus
- Take the taxi from Manakamana to Pokharataxi
4h 9m$82–97Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Gongabu Bus Park,Kathmandu to Pokharanightbus
10h 2m$14–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Pokhara206.9 km
3h 26mDrive 206.9 km
- Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokharacar 206.9 km
3h 26m$27–39Line 5 bus, bus, taxi via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Take the bus from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kalankibus 5
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Manakamanabus
- Take the taxi from Manakamana to Pokharataxi
4h 11m$82–97
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhara is to bus which costs $12 - $15 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhara is to fly which takes 33 min and costs $110 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhara. However, there are services departing from Tribhuvan International Airport and arriving at Pokhara via N.A.C and Gongabu Bus Park,Kathmandu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Pokhara is 155 km. The road distance is 206.9 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhara without a car is to line 5 bus and bus and taxi which takes 4h 9m and costs $80 - $100.
It takes approximately 33 min to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhara, including transfers.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhara bus services, operated by Myagdi Korala, depart from Gongabu Bus Park,Kathmandu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhara is to fly which takes 33 min and costs $110 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $15 and takes 10h 40m.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhara bus services, operated by Myagdi Korala, arrive at Pokhara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhara is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhara.
What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Pokhara, Nepal?
Buddha Air Ltd flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) hourly. Alternatively, Myagdi Korala operates a vehicle from Gongabu Bus Park,Kathmandu to Pokhara twice daily. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara Airport via Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Phone
- 01-5452686
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAJHA YATAYAT
Bus from Sinamangal to Kalanki
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- SAJHA YATAYAT
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kalanki
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- SAJHA YATAYAT
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- 9851084541 , 9851093998
- [email protected]
- Website
- babaadventure.com
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Manakamana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Book at
- babaadventure.com
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Manakamana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Book at
- babaadventure.com
- Phone
- 069-521340
- Website
- Myagdi Korala
Night bus from Gongabu Bus Park,Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- Myagdi Korala
- Hiace
- $9
- 2*2 VIP Sofa A/C
- $12
- Phone
- +977 985-6021756
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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