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How to get fromKathmandu to Chitwan National Parkby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Chaubiskothi to Chitwan National Parktaxi taxi
    2h 45m
    $34–42

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Saurahabus bus Kathmandu - Sauraha / ...
    6h
    $6

  3. Drive 178.6 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Parkcar car 178.6 km
    3h 49m
    $23–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Parktaxi taxi 178.6 km
    3h 49m
    $130–160

  5. Fly to Bharatpur Airport

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)plane plane KTM - BHR
    2h 13m
    $360–369

  6. Bus, taxi via Bharatpur

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bharatpurbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Bharatpur to Chitwan National Parktaxi taxi
    2h 48m
    $34–40

  7. Fly to Simara Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane plane KTM - SIF
    2. Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Chitwantaxi taxi
    3h 11m
    $388–416

Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Chitwan National Park, Bagmati Province, Nepal?

Buddha Air Ltd flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sai Baba Travels operates a bus from Kathmandu to Sauraha twice daily. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 6h.

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