There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Kailas by plane, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Surkhet, taxi
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane KTM - SKH
- Take the taxi from Surkhet (SKH) to Kailastaxi
5h 19m$155–450Drive 712.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kathmandu to Kailascar 712.2 km
12h 29m$85–123Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, drive
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane KTM - KEP
- Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Kailascar
7h 7m$195–382
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Kailas is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 12h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Kailas is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 19m and costs $150 - $450.
The distance between Kathmandu and Kailas is 544 km. The road distance is 712.2 km.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Kathmandu to Kailas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Kailas is 712 km. It takes approximately 12h 29m to drive from Kathmandu to Kailas.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Kailas, Nepal?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Kailas. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Surkhet (SKH), then take the taxi to Kailas. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Kailas in around 12h 29m.
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Surkhet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Surkhet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–180
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- $110–150
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