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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kathmandu to Balkot by bus, taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Dumkibas

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Dumkibasbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Dumkibas to Balkottaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    $115–145

  2. Drive  339 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Balkotcar car 339 km
    5h 40m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, taxi

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

  4. Fly to Bhairawa, taxi

    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
    $171–198

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Bafal to Butwalbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Butwal to Balkottaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    $84–99

  6. Bus, taxi #3

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

  7. Bus, taxi #4

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu Gongabu buspark to Butwalbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Butwal to Balkottaxi taxi
    12h 4m
    $79–94

  8. 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
    $207–250

  9. 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
    $487–534

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

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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 bus to Dumkibas then take the taxi to Balkot. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kawasoti then take the taxi to Balkot.

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