There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Delhi by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane KTM - DEL
4h 36m₹7,311–17,406Bus via Kathmandu
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Delhibus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
27h 20m₹150–3,015Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Sagauli Jn to Delhitrain 19270
23h 32m₹2,280–6,919Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tilabus
25h 26m₹3,002–4,155Drive 957.9 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Delhicar 957.9 km
13h 32m₹11,654–16,834Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to New Delhitrain 12555 / ...
29h₹1,023–6,500
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Delhi is to bus via Kathmandu which costs ₹150 - ₹3,100 and takes 27h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Delhi. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu Swoyambhu and arriving at ISBT Kashmere Gate via Majnu Ka Tila Outer Ring Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 26m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Delhi is 842 km. The road distance is 957.9 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Delhi without a car is to bus which takes 25h 26m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Kathmandu to Delhi, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Delhi bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,200 and takes 25h 26m.
Kathmandu to Delhi bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Delhi Majnu ka Tila station.
Delhi is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 1:25 AM in Kathmandu and 1:10 AM in Delhi.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Delhi, India?
Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and Nepal Airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Asians Shina Tours & Travel operates a bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tila twice daily. Tickets cost ₹2,900–4,100 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sagauli Jn to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
Train from Gorakhpur to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tila
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- https://www.asianshinabus.com/
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹2,900–3,100
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- dtc.delhi.gov.in
Bus from Kathmandu to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–3,000
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹120–180
- AC Buses
- ₹240–340
- Airport Express Services
- ₹2,200–3,000
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
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