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How to get fromKathmandu to Dharānby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Dharān by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Biratnagar Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KTM - BIR
    2h 32m
    $134–149

  2. Drive  328.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Dharāncar car 328.2 km
    5h 35m
    $42–61

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Damakbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Damak to Dharāntaxi taxi
    13h 34m
    $57–67

  4. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    2. Take the taxi from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Dharāntaxi taxi
    3h 35m
    $210–244

  5. Fly to Rajbiraj, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rajbiraj (RJB)plane plane KTM - RJB
    2. Take the taxi from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Dharāntaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    $73–326

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights

Calendar126Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Dharān, Nepal?

Yeti Airlines, Nova Airline, and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) hourly.

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