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How to get fromKathmandu to Chālsaby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Chālsa by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    2. Take the train from Galgalia to Siliguri Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Chalsa Jntrain train
    7h 47m
    ₹14,179–17,450

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Chalsa Jntrain train 15767 / ...
    20h 1m
    ₹543–3,000

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Siliguri Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Chalsa Jntrain train
    17h 10m
    ₹2,162–5,988

  4. Drive  519.9 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Chālsacar car 519.9 km
    8h 13m
    ₹6,372–9,204

  5. Fly to Tumlingtar, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane KTM - TMI
    2. Drive from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Chālsacar car
    6h 42m
    ₹43,527–46,379

  6. Bus, train via Kakarbhitta

    1. Take the bus from Gaushala to Kakadvittabus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Chalsa Jntrain train 15767 / ...
    21h 41m
    ₹1,782–2,692

Kathmandu to Chālsa by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Chālsa, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Chālsa. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), drive to Galgalia, take the train to Siliguri Jn, then take the train to Chalsa Jn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Chalsa Jn via Raxaul Jn and Siliguri Jn in around 17h 10m.

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