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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Dhaka by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane plane KTM - DAC
    5h 32m
    $156–298

  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 Haldibaritrain train
    3. Take the train from Chilahati to Dhakatrain train
    33h 41m
    $10–61

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Sagauli Jn to Naihati Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Benapole to Bhanga Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Bhanga Junction to Dhakatrain train
    24h 29m
    $27–97

  4. Drive 874.1 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Dhakacar car 874.1 km
    14h 2m
    $112–162

  5. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bharatpurbus bus
    2. Drive from Bharatpur to Narkatiaganj Jncar car
    3. Take the train from Narkatiaganj Jn to Naihati Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Benapole to Bhanga Junctiontrain train
    5. Take the train from Bhanga Junction to Dhakatrain train
    27h 2m
    $29–91

  6. Bus, train via Kakarbhitta

    1. Take the bus from Gaushala to Kakadvittabus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Haldibaritrain train
    3. Take the train from Chilahati to Dhakatrain train
    33h 58m
    $24–58

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Raiganjbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raiganj to Balughatbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Joypurhat to Dhakabus bus
    34h 16m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 686.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Dhaka, Bangladesh?

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Himalaya, and Druk Air fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kathmandu to Dhaka via Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, Siliguri, Raiganj, Balughat, Joypurhat, and Dhaka in around 34h 16m.

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