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How to get fromKathmandu to Karnali Zoneby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Karnali Zone by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Surkhet, drive

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane plane KTM - SKH
    2. Drive from Surkhet (SKH) to Karnali Zonecar car
    9h 27m
    $80–358

  2. Drive  835.3 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Karnali Zonecar car 835.3 km
    16h 39m
    $107–155

  3. Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane plane KTM - KEP
    2. Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Karnali Zonecar car
    11h 16m
    $207–248

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Karnali Zone, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Karnali Zone. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Surkhet (SKH), then drive to Karnali Zone. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Karnali Zone in around 16h 39m.

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