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How to get fromKathmandu to Khanikholaby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Khanikhola by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Surkhet, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane plane KTM - SKH
    2. Take the taxi from Surkhet (SKH) to Khanikholataxi taxi
    4h 6m
    $125–403

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Lucknowtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Rupaidihabus bus
    4. Drive from Rupaidiha to Khanikholacar car
    29h 30m
    $32–92

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Rupaidihabus bus
    3. Drive from Rupaidiha to Khanikholacar car
    24h 46m
    $43–73

  4. Drive  541 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Khanikholacar car 541 km
    8h 51m
    $70–100

  5. Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane plane KTM - KEP
    2. Take the taxi from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Khanikholataxi taxi
    4h 30m
    $259–451

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Khanikhola, Karnali Province, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Khanikhola. 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 Khanikhola. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Khanikhola via Lucknow, Charbagh, Hazratganj, Lucknow, and Rupaidiha in around 24h 46m.

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