There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Kotihawa by plane, bus, taxi, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane KTM - BWA
2h 4m$112–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sajya Yatayat Depot to Kotihawabus
11h 33m$10–13Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Dumkibasbus
- Take the taxi from Dumkibas to Kotihawataxi
4h 7m$60–70Drive 259.3 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Kotihawacar 259.3 km
4h 17m$34–48Bus via Makar
- Take the bus from Bafal to Bardaghatbus
- Take the bus from Bardaghat to Kotihawabus
7h 32m
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Kotihawa is to bus which costs $10 - $13 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Kotihawa is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $110 - $125.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sajya Yatayat Depot and arriving at Kotihawa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Kotihawa is 210 km. The road distance is 259.3 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Kotihawa without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 7m and costs $60 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Kathmandu to Kotihawa, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Kotihawa bus services, operated by Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours & Travels, depart from Bafal station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Kotihawa is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $110 - $125. Alternatively, you can bus via Makar, which costs and takes 7h 32m.
Kathmandu to Kotihawa bus services, operated by Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours & Travels, arrive at Bardaghat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Kotihawa is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Kathmandu to Kotihawa.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Kotihawa, Nepal?
Nova Airline and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bafal to Kotihawa via Bardaghat in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Dumkibas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Bafal to Bardaghat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sakura Green
Bus from Bardaghat to Kotihawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sakura Green
Bus from Sajya Yatayat Depot to Kotihawa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Sakura Green
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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