There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Lumle by plane, bus, night bus, taxi, 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
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)plane KTM - PKR
2h 31m$124–141Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Bafal to Nayapulnightbus
11h 16m$15–19Bus via Pokhara
- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Pokharabus
9h 47m$22–26Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Manakamanabus
- Take the taxi from Manakamana to Lumletaxi
3h 7m$97–117Bus
- Take the bus from Sajya Yatayat Depot to Dimuwabus
13h 45m$15–17Drive 223.5 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Lumlecar 223.5 km
4h$29–42
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Lumle is to bus which costs $15 - $17 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Lumle is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $120 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Lumle. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu and arriving at Pokhara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Lumle is 183 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Lumle without a car is to bus via Pokhara which takes 9h 47m and costs $22 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Kathmandu to Lumle, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Lumle bus services, operated by Supreme Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Lumle is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $120 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Pokhara, which costs $22 - $27 and takes 9h 47m.
Kathmandu to Lumle bus services, operated by Supreme Tours & Travel, arrive at Pokhara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Lumle is 223 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Kathmandu to Lumle.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Lumle, Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal?
Nova Airline and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) hourly. Alternatively, Supreme Tours & Travel operates a bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara once daily. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Phone
- +977 985-6021756
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 069-521340
- Website
- Myagdi Korala
Night bus from Bafal to Nayapul
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- Myagdi Korala
- Hiace
- $9
- 2*2 VIP Sofa A/C
- $12
- Phone
- 9851084541 , 9851093998
- [email protected]
- Website
- babaadventure.com
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Manakamana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Book at
- babaadventure.com
- Phone
- 01-5452686
- [email protected]
- Website
- sajhayatayat.com.np
Bus from Sajya Yatayat Depot to Dimuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Book at
- bussewa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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