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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Balara by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Janakpur Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)plane plane KTM - JKR
    2. Take the taxi from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Balarataxi taxi
    3h
    $120–148

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Bairagniatrain train 15558
    21h 13m
    $11–57

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tikabhairab to Balarataxi taxi 182.3 km
    3h 45m
    $130–160

  4. Fly to Simara Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane plane KTM - SIF
    2. Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Balarataxi taxi
    3h 11m
    $366–396

  5. Taxi via N.A.C

    1. Take the taxi from Tikabhairab to Balarataxi taxi 182.3 km
    3h 48m
    $130–160

  6. Line 7 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from N.A.C to Lelebus bus 7
    2. Take the taxi from Lele to Balarataxi taxi
    4h
    $130–170

  7. Drive 189.6 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Balaracar car 189.6 km
    3h 32m
    $25–35

  8. Taxi #2

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Balarataxi taxi 189.6 km
    3h 32m
    $130–170

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.4 km
  • Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Balara. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Janakpur Airport (JKR), then take the taxi to Balara. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Balara via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, and Bairagnia in around 21h 13m.

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