There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi by plane, bus, train, 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane KTM - DEL
4h 41m₹7,322–24,199Bus via Kathmandu
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Delhibus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
27h 24m₹136–3,027Bus, train via Faizabad
- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
- Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Delhi- Anand Vihar Trmtrain 22425 Vande Bharat Exp
21h 3m₹415–3,873Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Aligarh Jntrain
- Take the train from Aligarh Jn to New Delhitrain
22h 22m₹2,153–6,786Drive 960.1 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to New Delhicar 960.1 km
13h 27m₹10,815–15,622Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to New Delhitrain 12555 / ...
29h 15m₹1,023–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tilabus
30h 21m₹3,003–4,120
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi is to bus and train via Faizabad which costs ₹410 - ₹3,900 and takes 21h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to New Delhi. However, there are services departing from Khoteshwor and arriving at Shivaji Park via Kathmandu and GTB Nagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.
The distance between Kathmandu and New Delhi is 842 km. The road distance is 960.1 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi without a car is to bus and train via Faizabad which takes 21h 3m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi, including transfers.
Kathmandu to New Delhi bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), depart from Kathmandu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kathmandu, which costs ₹130 - ₹3,100 and takes 27h 24m.
Kathmandu to New Delhi bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), arrive at Delhi station.
New Delhi is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 5:25 PM in Kathmandu and 5:10 PM in New Delhi.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and New Delhi, India?
Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and Nepal Airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates a bus from Kathmandu to Delhi once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–3,000 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–25,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–31,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Delhi- Anand Vihar Trm
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Chair Class
- ₹1,187
- Executive Class
- ₹2,387
Train from Raxaul Jn to Aligarh Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,300
Train from Aligarh Jn to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Gorakhpur to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Kathmandu to Faizabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–1,300
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹55–80
- AC Buses
- ₹100–150
- Airport Express Services
- ₹900–1,300
Bus from Kathmandu to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–3,000
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹120–180
- AC Buses
- ₹240–340
- Airport Express Services
- ₹2,200–3,000
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tila
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹2,900–3,100
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