There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Ligha by plane, taxi, bus, night bus, 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 Bhairawa, taxi
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane KTM - BWA
- Take the taxi from Bhairawa (BWA) to Lighataxi
5h 11m$231–268Drive 415.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kathmandu to Lighacar 415.9 km
7h 42m$54–77Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Bafal to Butwalbus
- Take the taxi from Butwal to Lighataxi
9h 31m$139–169Night bus, taxi
- Take the nightbus from Bafal to Beninightbus
- Take the taxi from Beni to Lighataxi
17h 16m$139–171Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, drive
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane KTM - KEP
- Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Lighacar
6h 6m$186–371
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Ligha is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Ligha is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 11m and costs $230 - $270.
The distance between Kathmandu and Ligha is 379 km. The road distance is 415.9 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Ligha without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 31m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Kathmandu to Ligha, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Ligha is 416 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Kathmandu to Ligha.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Ligha, Nepal?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Ligha. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Bhairawa (BWA), then take the taxi to Ligha. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Butwal then take the taxi to Ligha.
- 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
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–180
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Bafal to Butwal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 069-521340
- Website
- Myagdi Korala
Night bus from Bafal to Beni
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- Myagdi Korala
- Hiace
- $9
- 2*2 VIP Sofa A/C
- $12
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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