There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) by plane, car, train, bus, taxi, or rideshare
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 Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane KTM - BIR
1h 54m$115–130Drive, train
cheapest- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Jogbanitrain 15501
12h 25m$21–46Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Damakbus
- Take the taxi from Damak to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)taxi
13h 34m$52–67Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kathmandu to Biratnagar-BIR339.3 km
6h 2mDrive 339.3 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)car 339.3 km
6h 2m$44–63
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) is to drive and train which costs $21 - $50 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $115 - $130.
The distance between Kathmandu and Biratnagar Airport (BIR) is 239 km. The road distance is 339.3 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 13h 34m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Kathmandu to Biratnagar Airport (BIR), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) is 339 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Kathmandu to Biratnagar Airport (BIR).
There are 23+ hotels available in Biratnagar Airport (BIR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kathmandu and Biratnagar Airport (BIR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Biratnagar Airport (BIR), Nepal?
Yeti Airlines, Nova Airline, and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) hourly.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $115–130
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Jogbani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $6–8
- Second AC (2A)
- $8–11
- First Class (1A)
- $14–18
- Phone
- +977 985-2059959
- Website
- bussewa.com
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Damak
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17
- Book at
- bussewa.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kathmandu to Biratnagar-BIR
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
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