There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Kotbada 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 Kotbadataxi
4h 8m$130–410Drive 668.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kathmandu to Kotbadacar 668.3 km
11h 18m$80–115Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, drive
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane KTM - KEP
- Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Kotbadacar
5h 56m$192–372
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Kotbada is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Kotbada is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 8m and costs $130 - $410.
The distance between Kathmandu and Kotbada is 500 km. The road distance is 668.3 km.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Kathmandu to Kotbada, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Kotbada is 668 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Kathmandu to Kotbada.
There are one+ hotels available in Kotbada.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Kotbada, Karnali Province, Nepal?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Kotbada. 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 Kotbada. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Kotbada in around 11h 18m.
- 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
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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