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

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There are 5 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
    ¥2,281–4,667

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    22h 14m
    ¥567–844

  3. Drive 927.9 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Jokhangcar car 927.9 km
    13h 16m
    ¥800–1,156

  4. 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
    ¥1,633–7,248

  5. Drive, bus via Dhulikhel

    1. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    25h 52m
    ¥594–920

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥574Cheapest 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 take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Jokhang via Zhangmu and Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal in around 22h 14m.

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