There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Mahabodhi Temple by car, train, 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.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jntrain
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
13h₹2,188–5,465Drive 438.5 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Mahabodhi Templecar 438.5 km
6h 56m₹4,892–7,066Fly, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jntrain
- Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
13h 39m₹30,710–34,054
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Mahabodhi Temple is to drive and train which costs ₹2,100 - ₹5,500 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Mahabodhi Temple is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,500.
The distance between Kathmandu and Mahabodhi Temple is 596 km. The road distance is 438.5 km.
It takes approximately 13h to get from Kathmandu to Mahabodhi Temple, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Mahabodhi Temple is 438 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Kathmandu to Mahabodhi Temple.
There are 170+ hotels available in Mahabodhi Temple.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Mahabodhi Temple, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Mahabodhi Temple. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Patna Jn, take the train to Gaya Jn, then take the taxi to Mahabodhi Temple. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Mahabodhi Temple in around 6h 56m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–65,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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