There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Dhāka by plane, car, bus, or train
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Fly to Simara Airport, drive
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Drive from Simara Airport (SIF) to Dhākacar
2h 51m₹31,261–32,495Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Bairagniatrain 15558
21h 7m₹1,163–5,420Drive 184.1 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Dhākacar 184.1 km
3h 12m₹2,251–3,251Fly to Janakpur Airport, drive
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)plane KTM - JKR
- Drive from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Dhākacar
3h 22m₹7,847–9,703
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Dhāka is to drive which costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Dhāka is to fly and drive which takes 2h 51m and costs ₹31,000 - ₹33,000.
The distance between Kathmandu and Dhāka is 146 km. The road distance is 184.1 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Dhāka without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 7m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Kathmandu to Dhāka, including transfers.
Dhāka is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 9:23 PM in Kathmandu and 9:08 PM in Dhāka.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Dhāka is 184 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Kathmandu to Dhāka.
There are one+ hotels available in Dhāka.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Dhāka, State of Bihar, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Dhāka. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Simara Airport (SIF), then drive to Dhāka. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Dhāka via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, and Bairagnia in around 21h 7m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–65,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–26,000
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gorakhpur to Bairagnia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- 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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