There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhu by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Line 5 bus
best- Take the bus from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kalankibus 5
57 min$1Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhutaxi 9.1 km
8 min$8–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Swayambhu9.1 km
8 minDrive 9.1 km
- Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhucar 9.1 km
8 min$2
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhu is to line 5 bus which costs $1 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhu is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $8 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhu. However, there are services departing from Tribhuvan International Airport and arriving at Swoyambhu via Kalanki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Swayambhu is 20 km. The road distance is 9.1 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhu without a car is to line 5 bus which takes 57 min and costs $1.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhu, including transfers.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhu bus services, operated by SAJHA YATAYAT, depart from Tribhuvan International Airport station.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhu bus services, operated by SAJHA YATAYAT, arrive at Kalanki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhu is 9 km. It takes approximately 8 min to drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Swayambhu.
There are 1691+ hotels available in Swayambhu.
What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Swayambhu, Nepal?
SAJHA YATAYAT operates a bus from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kalanki every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 42 min.
- Phone
- 01-5452686
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAJHA YATAYAT
Bus from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kalanki
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- SAJHA YATAYAT
- Adult
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Swayambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Swayambhu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.