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

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Lachung is to bus and taxi via Kakarbhitta which costs ₹5,500 - ₹7,500 and takes 26h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Lachung is to fly and drive which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹20,000.

How far is it from Kathmandu to Lachung?

The distance between Kathmandu and Lachung is 530 km. The road distance is 641.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kathmandu to Lachung without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 22h 23m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Kathmandu to Lachung, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Lachung?

Lachung is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 8:04 PM in Kathmandu and 7:49 PM in Lachung.

Can I drive from Kathmandu to Lachung?

Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Lachung is 642 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Kathmandu to Lachung.

Where can I stay near Lachung?

There are 40+ hotels available in Lachung.

Kathmandu to Lachung - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Lachung by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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 Lachungcar
5h 45m
₹16,487–19,267
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus
3. Take the taxi from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Lachungtaxi
25h 9m
₹4,593–7,350
Drive, train, taxi
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Siliguri Jntrain
3. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to New Mal Jntrain
4. Take the taxi from New Mal Jn to Lachungtaxi
19h 32m
₹8,656–13,979
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to New Mal Jntrain
3. Take the taxi from New Mal Jn to Lachungtaxi
22h 23m
₹7,043–11,000
Drive 641.5 km
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Lachungcar 641.5 km
10h 20m
₹7,835–11,317
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 Lachungcar
6h 54m
₹14,841–18,074
Bus, taxi via Kakarbhitta
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 Lachungtaxi
26h 49m
₹5,836–7,046

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

84Weekly Planes

43 minAverage Duration

₹3,703Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Lachung.

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Distance: 529.5 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Lachung. 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 Lachung. Alternatively, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Siliguri Jn, take the train to New Mal Jn, then take the taxi to Lachung.

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