There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Astam by plane, bus, night bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)plane KTM - PKR
2h 9m$119–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Pokharabus
9h 24m$16–18Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Gongabu Bus Park,Kathmandu to Pokharanightbus
8h 24m$19–23Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Manakamanabus
- Take the taxi from Manakamana to Astamtaxi
2h 45m$87–107Drive 210.9 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Astamcar 210.9 km
3h 38m$27–39
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Astam is to bus which costs $16 - $19 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Astam is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $110 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Astam. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu and arriving at Pokhara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Astam is 170 km. The road distance is 210.9 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Astam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $16 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Kathmandu to Astam, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Astam bus services, operated by Supreme Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Astam is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $110 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $19 and takes 9h 24m.
Kathmandu to Astam bus services, operated by Supreme Tours & Travel, arrive at Pokhara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Astam is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Kathmandu to Astam.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Astam, Nepal?
Nova Airline and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) hourly. Alternatively, Supreme Tours & Travel operates a bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara once daily. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Phone
- +977 985-6021756
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 069-521340
- Website
- Myagdi Korala
Night bus from Gongabu Bus Park,Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- Myagdi Korala
- Hiace
- $9
- 2*2 VIP Sofa A/C
- $12
- Phone
- 9851084541 , 9851093998
- [email protected]
- Website
- babaadventure.com
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Manakamana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Book at
- babaadventure.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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