There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Kuju by car, train, bus, plane, 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.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jntrain
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Barka Kanatrain
17h 4m₹2,263–6,875Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Kodermatrain
- Take the train from Koderma to Kujutrain
30h 36m₹1,083–7,000Drive 577.3 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Kujucar 577.3 km
9h 14m₹7,039–10,167Drive, train, fly, taxi
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patliputratrain
- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane PAT - IXR
- Take the taxi from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Kujutaxi
11h 34m₹7,413–18,845
Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Kuju is to drive and train which costs ₹2,200 - ₹7,000 and takes 17h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Kuju is to drive which takes 9h 14m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
The distance between Kathmandu and Kuju is 809 km. The road distance is 577.3 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Kuju without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 36m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 17h 4m to get from Kathmandu to Kuju, including transfers.
Kuju is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 7:02 PM in Kathmandu and 6:47 PM in Kuju.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Kuju is 577 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Kathmandu to Kuju.
There are 11+ hotels available in Kuju.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Kuju, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Kuju. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Patna Jn, take the train to Barka Kana, then take the line 03372 train to Kuju. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Kuju via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, and Koderma in around 30h 36m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Patna Jn to Barka Kana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Gorakhpur to Koderma
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Koderma to Kuju
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Raxaul Jn to Patliputra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,600
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
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