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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Dushanbe by plane, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)plane plane KTM - DYU
    8h 4m
    $310–800

  2. Drive 2,971.3 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Dushanbecar car 2,971.3 km
    47h 29m
    $380–549

  3. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)plane plane SIF - DYU
    9h 52m
    $637–1,402

  4. Bus to Bharatpur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU)plane plane BHR - DYU
    10h 44m
    $317–707

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,956.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Dushanbe, Tajikistan?

Flydubai, Nepal Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Dushanbe International Airport (DYU) twice daily.

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