There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Lumbini Zone by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kawasotibus
- Take the taxi from Kawasoti to Lumbini Zonetaxi
3h 40mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu Gongabu buspark to Butwalbus
10h 39m$25–28Drive 265.8 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Lumbini Zonecar 265.8 km
4h 16m$34–50Fly to Bhairawa
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane KTM - BWA
2h 25m$128–143Bus, taxi via Dumkibas
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Dumkibasbus
- Take the taxi from Dumkibas to Lumbini Zonetaxi
4h 6m$65–75Fly to Bharatpur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)plane KTM - BHR
- Take the taxi from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Lumbini Zonetaxi
3h 41m$443–474
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Lumbini Zone is to bus which costs $25 - $29 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Lumbini Zone is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Lumbini Zone. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu Gongabu buspark and arriving at Butwal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Lumbini Zone is 265 km. The road distance is 265.8 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Lumbini Zone without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Kathmandu to Lumbini Zone, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Lumbini Zone bus services, operated by Sakura Green, depart from Kathmandu Gongabu buspark station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Lumbini Zone is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $29 and takes 10h 39m.
Kathmandu to Lumbini Zone bus services, operated by Sakura Green, arrive at Butwal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Lumbini Zone is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Kathmandu to Lumbini Zone.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Lumbini Zone, Nepal?
Nova Airline and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Sakura Green operates a bus from Kathmandu Gongabu buspark to Butwal once daily. Tickets cost $15 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhairawa via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bharatpur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–750
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kawasoti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- $50–120
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