There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane KTM - DEL
4h 36m₹7,326–17,444Bus, train via Faizabad
cheapest- 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 25m₹497–4,731Drive, 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
21h 37m₹2,283–6,975Drive 960.2 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to New Delhicar 960.2 km
13h 28m₹11,707–16,910Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tilabus
25h 23m₹3,002–4,155Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to New Delhitrain 12555 / ...
29h₹1,023–6,500
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi is to bus and train via Faizabad which costs ₹490 - ₹4,800 and takes 21h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to New Delhi. However, there are services departing from Kathmandu Swoyambhu and arriving at ISBT Kashmere Gate via Majnu Ka Tila Outer Ring Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.
The distance between Kathmandu and New Delhi is 842 km. The road distance is 960.2 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi without a car is to bus and train via Faizabad which takes 21h 25m and costs ₹490 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi, including transfers.
Kathmandu to New Delhi bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to New Delhi is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,200 and takes 25h 23m.
Kathmandu to New Delhi bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Delhi Majnu ka Tila station.
New Delhi is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 10:54 AM in Kathmandu and 10:39 AM 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 4 hours. Alternatively, Asians Shina Tours & Travel operates a bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tila twice daily. Tickets cost ₹2,900–4,100 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–21,000
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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.delhi.gov.in
Bus from Kathmandu to Faizabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–1,300
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹55–80
- AC Buses
- ₹100–150
- Airport Express Services
- ₹900–1,300
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tila
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- https://www.asianshinabus.com/
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹2,900–3,100
- 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
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