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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Birgunj by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane plane KTM - SIF
    1h 57m
    $334–346

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Raxaul Jntrain train 15274 / ...
    23h 25m
    $9–53

  3. Line 7 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from N.A.C to Tikabhairabbus bus 7
    2. Take the taxi from Tikabhairab to Birgunjtaxi taxi
    2h 35m
    $90–120

  4. Drive 135 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Birgunjcar car 135 km
    2h 18m
    $18–25

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Birgunjtaxi taxi 135 km
    2h 18m
    $95–120

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 96.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

Buddha Air Ltd flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) every 4 hours.

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