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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Jokhang by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane KTM - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    5h 24m
    ¥2,402–4,339

  2. Drive  1,119.9 km

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    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Jokhangcar car 1,119.9 km
    16h 44m
    ¥960–1,386

  3. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SIF - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    19h 11m
    ¥1,622–7,735

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥532Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Jokhang, China?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Jokhang. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Jokhang. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Jokhang in around 16h 44m.

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