There are 11 ways to get from Kathmandu to Bhimtal by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train via Lucknow
best- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus
- Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Lucknow Jntrain
- Take the train from Lucknow to Rampurtrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rampur to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Standbus
23h 45m₹657–4,631Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Rampurtrain
- Take the train from Rampur to Kathgodamtrain
24h 54m₹2,714–7,190Drive 807.6 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Bhimtalcar 807.6 km
12h 27m₹9,908–14,312Fly to Pantnagar Airport, taxi
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane KTM - PGH
- Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Bhimtaltaxi
14h 51m₹14,609–24,332Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Balaju to Krishnanagarbus
- Take the train from Barhni to Bareillytrain
- Take the train from Bareilly to Rampurtrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rampur to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Standbus
27h 13m₹2,405–5,275Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Kathgodamtrain 13019
32h 18m₹1,453–6,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tilabus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Standbus FlixBus IN0320C / ...
33h 58m₹3,502–5,755Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, drive
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane KTM - KEP
- Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Bhimtalcar
7h 21m₹19,098–22,307Fly to Dhangarhi, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Dhangarhi (DHI)plane KTM - DHI
- Take the train from Mailani to Bhojipura Jntrain
- Take the train from Bhojipura Jn to Kathgodamtrain
10h 29m₹6,436–35,123Fly to Surkhet, drive
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane KTM - SKH
- Drive from Surkhet (SKH) to Bhimtalcar
8h 16m₹8,249–35,863Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane KTM - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Kathgodamtrain
11h 44m₹7,999–19,947
Kathmandu to Bhimtal by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Bhimtal is to bus and train via Lucknow which costs ₹650 - ₹4,700 and takes 23h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Bhimtal is to fly and drive which takes 7h 21m and costs ₹19,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Bhimtal. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu Swoyambhu and arriving at FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Stand via Majnu Ka Tila Outer Ring Road and FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 58m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Bhimtal is 994 km. The road distance is 807.6 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Bhimtal without a car is to bus and train via Lucknow which takes 23h 45m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 23h 45m to get from Kathmandu to Bhimtal, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Bhimtal bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
Kathmandu to Bhimtal bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Delhi Majnu ka Tila station.
Bhimtal is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 5:05 AM in Kathmandu and 4:50 AM in Bhimtal.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Bhimtal is 808 km. It takes approximately 12h 27m to drive from Kathmandu to Bhimtal.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Bhimtal, India?
You can take a bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to FlixBus Bhimtal Taxi Stand via Majnu Ka Tila Outer Ring Road, ISBT Kashmere Gate, and FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT in around 33h 58m.
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–36,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Dhangarhi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–31,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Surkhet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–30,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Lucknow Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Lucknow to Rampur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Raxaul Jn to Rampur
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Rampur to Kathgodam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Barhni to Bareilly
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Bareilly to Rampur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Gorakhpur to Kathgodam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Mailani to Bhojipura Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Bhojipura Jn to Kathgodam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from New Delhi to Kathgodam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Kathmandu to Faizabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–1,300
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹55–80
- AC Buses
- ₹100–150
- Airport Express Services
- ₹900–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,200
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
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