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How to get fromKathmandu to Kalka (Station)by plane, car, train, bus, or night bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Kalka (Station) by plane, car, train, bus, or night bus

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  1. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane KTM - IXC
    9h 12m
    ₹12,079–26,917

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Delhibus bus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Kalkabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    34h 33m
    ₹566–4,142

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train
    24h 50m
    ₹2,213–7,186

  4. Drive  1,170.3 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Kalka (Station)car car 1,170.3 km
    16h 39m
    ₹13,181–19,039

  5. Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane KTM - DEL
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    9h 49m
    ₹7,521–25,795

  6. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Rampur Bazarbus bus
    2. Drive from Rampur Bazar to Bagahacar car
    3. Take the train from Bagaha to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train
    27h 52m
    ₹2,805–7,725

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Chandigarhtrain train 15903 / ...
    35h 35m
    ₹1,183–7,800

  8. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tilabus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Majnu-ka-tilla to Chandigarhnightbus night bus
    38h 23m
    ₹3,963–5,970

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,938Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 934.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Kalka (Station), India?

Air India Limited and IndiGo Airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Khoteshwor to Kalka via Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Delhi, GTB Nagar, Rohini Sector-1 Avantika, and Delhi in around 34h 33m.

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