There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to India–Nepal border by plane, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane KTM - BDP
- Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to India–Nepal bordercar
6h 15m¥1,189–1,396Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus
- Drive from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to India–Nepal bordercar
25h 6m¥134–315Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Siliguri Jntrain
- Take the train from Siliguri Jn to New Mal Jntrain
- Drive from New Mal Jn to India–Nepal bordercar
20h 3m¥320–683Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
- Take the train from Siliguri Jn to New Mal Jntrain
- Drive from New Mal Jn to India–Nepal bordercar
22h 53m¥208–470Drive 679.2 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to India–Nepal bordercar 679.2 km
10h 50m¥579–837Bus, drive via Kakarbhitta
- Take the bus from Gaushala to Kakadvittabus
- Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus
- Drive from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to India–Nepal bordercar
26h 46m¥220–294
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to India–Nepal border is to bus and drive via Kakarbhitta which costs ¥220 - ¥300 and takes 26h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to India–Nepal border is to fly and drive which takes 6h 15m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1400.
The distance between Kathmandu and India–Nepal border is 567 km. The road distance is 679.2 km.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Kathmandu to India–Nepal border, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to India–Nepal border is 679 km. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Kathmandu to India–Nepal border.
There are 34+ hotels available in India–Nepal border.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and India–Nepal border, China?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to India–Nepal border. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to India–Nepal border. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to India–Nepal border via Raxaul Jn, Siliguri Jn, and New Mal Jn in around 20h 3m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥260–1,900
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,050
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥260–1,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Siliguri Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥22–180
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ¥22–27
- Third AC (3A)
- ¥60–75
- Second AC (2A)
- ¥80–110
- First Class (1A)
- ¥130–180
Train from Siliguri Jn to New Mal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8–70
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ¥8–11
- Third AC (3A)
- ¥25–35
- Second AC (2A)
- ¥30–45
- First Class (1A)
- ¥50–70
Train from Siliguri Jn to New Mal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8–70
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ¥8–11
- Third AC (3A)
- ¥25–35
- Second AC (2A)
- ¥30–45
- First Class (1A)
- ¥50–70
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥29–140
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥29–140
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Phone
- +919002012099
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sikkim Nationalised Transport
Bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥20–45
- Website
- Sikkim Nationalised Transport
- Schedules at
- Timetable
- Seater
- ¥30–45
- AC Seater
- ¥35
- Non AC Seater
- ¥20
Bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥20–45
- Website
- Sikkim Nationalised Transport
- Schedules at
- Timetable
- Seater
- ¥30–45
- AC Seater
- ¥35
- Non AC Seater
- ¥20
- Phone
- +977 985-2059959
- Website
- bussewa.com
Bus from Gaushala to Kakadvitta
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥113
- Book at
- bussewa.com
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