What is the cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Lachen?

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Lachen is to bus and taxi via Gangtok which costs ₹6,000 - ₹7,500 and takes 26h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Lachen?

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Lachen is to fly and drive which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹20,000.

How far is it from Kathmandu to Lachen?

The distance between Kathmandu and Lachen is 536 km. The road distance is 648.4 km.

How do I travel from Kathmandu to Lachen without a car?

The best way to get from Kathmandu to Lachen without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 21h 49m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000.

How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Lachen?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Kathmandu to Lachen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Lachen?

Lachen is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 2:53 PM in Kathmandu and 2:38 PM in Lachen.

Can I drive from Kathmandu to Lachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Lachen is 648 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Kathmandu to Lachen.

Where can I stay near Lachen?

There are 45+ hotels available in Lachen.

Kathmandu to Lachen - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Lachen by plane, car, bus, 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.

Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane KTM - BDP
2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Lachencar
5h 54m
₹16,623–19,312
Bus, taxi via Gangtok
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Tadongbus
3. Take the taxi from Tadong to Lachentaxi
25h 8m
₹4,893–8,100
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the taxi from Sivok to Lachentaxi
21h 49m
₹6,033–9,900
Drive 648.4 km
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Lachencar 648.4 km
10h 30m
₹7,886–11,391
Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane KTM - BIR
2. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Lachencar
7h 4m
₹14,944–18,148
Bus, taxi via Gangtok #2
1. Take the bus from Gaushala to Kakadvittabus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus
3. Take the taxi from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Lachentaxi
26h 59m
₹6,034–7,344

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights

70Weekly Planes

44 minAverage Duration

₹3,768Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Lachen.

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Distance: 536.4 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Lachen, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Lachen. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to Lachen. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, walk to Siliguri Jn, take the line 15467 train to Sivok, then take the taxi to Lachen.

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