There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Sunauli 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
25 min$100–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhairahawa Bus Parkbus
13h 15m$17–21Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Dumkibasbus
- Take the taxi from Dumkibas to Sunaulitaxi
5h 47m$60–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Bhairawa-BWA264.3 km
4h 22mDrive 264.3 km
- Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Sunaulicar 264.3 km
4h 22m$34–49
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Sunauli is to bus which costs $17 - $22 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Sunauli is to fly which takes 25 min and costs $100 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Sunauli. However, there are services departing from Tribhuvan International Airport and arriving at Bhairahawa Bus Park via Kalanki Dhungeadda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Sunauli is 192 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Sunauli without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 47m and costs $60 - $70.
It takes approximately 25 min to fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Sunauli bus services, operated by Sakura Green, depart from Kalanki Dhungeadda station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Sunauli is to fly which takes 25 min and costs $100 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $22 and takes 13h 15m.
The quickest flight from Tribhuvan International Airport Airport to Bhairawa Airport is the direct flight which takes 25 min.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Sunauli bus services, operated by Sakura Green, arrive at Bhairahawa Bus Park station.
What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Sunauli, 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 Bhairahawa Bus Park 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–12 and the journey takes 11h 23m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- 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
- $35–280
- Phone
- 9857039522
- 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 Bhairahawa Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Sakura Green
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Bhairawa-BWA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Sunauli is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Sunauli.
Nova Airline, Yeti Airlines and Buddha Air Ltd offer flights from Tribhuvan International Airport Airport to Bhairawa Airport.
There are 63+ hotels available in Sunauli.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Sunauli. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





