There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Gandaki River by car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Hajipur Jntrain 05557 / ...
7h 31m₹1,971–3,934Drive 317.6 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Gandaki Rivercar 317.6 km
5h 9m₹3,575–5,163Fly, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Muzaffarpur Jntrain
- Take the train from Muzaffarpur Jn to Hajipur Jntrain
7h 51m₹30,827–33,576
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Gandaki River is to drive and train which costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,000 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Gandaki River is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
The distance between Kathmandu and Gandaki River is 350 km. The road distance is 317.6 km.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Kathmandu to Gandaki River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Gandaki River is 318 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Kathmandu to Gandaki River.
There are 260+ hotels available in Gandaki River.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Gandaki River, State of Bihar, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Gandaki River. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Hajipur Jn, then take the taxi to Gandaki River. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Gandaki River in around 5h 9m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–65,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Hajipur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Raxaul Jn to Muzaffarpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Muzaffarpur Jn to Hajipur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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