Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Karakol

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane KTM - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus bus
    18h 5m
    $358–494

  2. Drive  3,066.9 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Karakolcar car 3,066.9 km
    46h 33m
    $392–567

  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 Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane SIF - ALA
    3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus bus
    21h 32m
    $415–1,070

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Karakol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,316.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 5m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Karakol, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Karakol. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, then take the bus to Karakol. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Karakol in around 46h 33m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and How to get from Luton Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.