There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi
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 Nepalgunj Airport
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane KTM - KEP
2h 19m$170–344Bus, train, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Krishnanagarbus
- Take the train from Barhni to Bahraichtrain
- Drive from Bahraich to Nepalgunjcar
16h 38m$27–44Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Gonda Jntrain
- Take the train from Gonda Jn to Bahraichtrain
- Drive from Bahraich to Nepalgunjcar
15h 15m$28–68Drive 489 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Nepalgunjcar 489 km
7h 43m$63–91Fly to Surkhet, taxi
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane KTM - SKH
- Take the taxi from Surkhet (SKH) to Nepalgunjtaxi
4h 1m$134–412Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Rupaidihabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
22h 17m
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj is to bus and train and drive which costs $26 - $45 and takes 16h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $170 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu Swoyambhu and arriving at Rupaidiha via Lucknow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 17m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Nepalgunj is 381 km. The road distance is 489 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj without a car is to bus which takes 22h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $170 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 17m.
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Lucknow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Nepalgunj is 489 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Nepalgunj, Nepal?
Yeti Airlines, Nova Airline, and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Rupaidiha via Lucknow, Charbagh, Sachivalaya, and Lucknow in around 22h 17m.
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Surkhet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Surkhet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–180
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Gonda Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $7–9
- Second AC (2A)
- $9–12
- First Class (1A)
- $16–20
Train from Gonda Jn to Bahraich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $3–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–11
Train from Barhni to Bahraich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–9
- First Class (1A)
- $10–14
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Krishnanagar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 94628 24750
- Website
- Anshi Raj Shree Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rupaidiha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Anshi Raj Shree Travels
- Phone
- +91 70071 16030
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shanti Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Lucknow to Rupaidiha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shanti Travels Pvt Ltd
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Lucknow to Rupaidiha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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