Rome2Rio

How to get fromKathmandu to Balkotby plane, taxi, bus, or car

Find Transport to Balkot

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Balkot by plane, taxi, bus, 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.

  1. Fly to Bhairawa, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane plane KTM - BWA
    2. Take the taxi from Bhairawa (BWA) to Balkottaxi taxi
    3h 44m
    $172–198

  2. Drive  339.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Balkotcar car 339.2 km
    5h 39m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Butwalbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Butwal to Balkottaxi taxi
    7h 24m
    $84–99

  4. Bus, taxi via Kawasoti

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kawasotibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kawasoti to Balkottaxi taxi
    5h 4m

  5. Fly to Pokhara Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)plane plane KTM - PKR
    2. Take the taxi from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Balkottaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $211–250

  6. Fly to Bharatpur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)plane plane KTM - BHR
    2. Take the taxi from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Balkottaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $487–539

  7. Bus, taxi via Patna

    1. Take the bus from Thankot to Saljhandibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Saljhandi to Balkottaxi taxi
    10h 59m
    $64–79

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Balkot.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 293.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Balkot, Lumbini Province, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Balkot. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Bhairawa (BWA), then take the taxi to Balkot. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Butwal then take the taxi to Balkot.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, Which London airport should I choose?, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.