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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Achham by plane, taxi, 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
    $145–431

  2. Drive  689.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Achhamcar car 689.7 km
    11h 51m
    $82–119

  3. 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 29m
    $191–377

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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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 drive from Kathmandu to Achham in around 11h 51m.

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