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How to get fromKathmandu to Achhamby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Achham by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Surkhet, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane plane KTM - SKH
    2. Take the taxi from Surkhet (SKH) to Achhamtaxi taxi
    4h 41m
    $147–422

  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 Dudwatrain train
    4. Drive from Dudwa to Achhamcar car
    28h 50m
    $52–100

  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. Take the train from Nanpara Jn to Murthihatrain train
    5. Drive from Murthiha to Achhamcar car
    21h 26m
    $70–114

  4. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Sitapurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sitapur to Mailanitrain train
    4. Take the train from Mailani to Dudwatrain train
    5. Drive from Dudwa to Achhamcar car
    26h 37m
    $53–123

  5. Drive 696.2 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Achhamcar car 696.2 km
    11h 53m
    $89–129

  6. Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane plane KTM - KEP
    2. Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Achhamcar car
    6h 30m
    $189–222

  7. Bus, train, drive via Tikunia

    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 Tikuniatrain train
    4. Drive from Tikunia to Achhamcar car
    33h 10m
    $57–111

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: 521.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Achham, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Achham. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Surkhet (SKH), then take the taxi to Achham. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Krishnanagar, walk to Barhni, take the train to Balrampur, take the taxi to Nanpara Jn, take the train to Murthiha, then drive to Achham.

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