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How to get fromKathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhraby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhra by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane plane KTM - SKH
    1h 24m
    $66–338

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Krishnanagarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Barhni to Mailanitrain train
    3. Take the train from Mailani to Bichiatrain train
    4. Drive from Bichia to Pokhracar car
    31h 50m
    $45–87

  3. Bus, train, taxi, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Krishnanagarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Barhni to Balrampurtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Balrampur to Nanpara Jntaxi taxi
    4. Drive from Raibojha to Pokhracar car
    19h 37m
    $61–98

  4. Drive 589.4 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Pokhracar car 589.4 km
    10h 5m
    $76–109

  5. Bus, train, drive via Bahraich

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Krishnanagarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Barhni to Bahraichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nanpara Jn to Nishangaratrain train
    4. Drive from Nishangara to Pokhracar car
    23h 56m
    $53–92

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 404.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Pokhra, Nepal?

Nova Airline and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) 3 times a day.

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