There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Nālanda by car, train, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Bachwara Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Bachwara Jn to Nālandataxi
9h 42m₹3,344–5,760Drive 391.4 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Nālandacar 391.4 km
6h 15m₹4,357–6,294Fly to Biratnagar Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane KTM - BIR
- Take the train from Jogbani to Barauni Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Barauni Jn to Nālandataxi
9h 40m₹13,005–15,774Fly to Simara Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane KTM - SIF
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Bachwara Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Bachwara Jn to Nālandataxi
10h 21m₹31,805–34,337
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Nālanda is to drive and train and taxi which costs ₹3,300 - ₹6,000 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Nālanda is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
The distance between Kathmandu and Nālanda is 447 km. The road distance is 391.4 km.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Kathmandu to Nālanda, including transfers.
Nālanda is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 9:38 AM in Kathmandu and 9:23 AM in Nālanda.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Nālanda is 391 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Kathmandu to Nālanda.
There are 50+ hotels available in Nālanda.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Nālanda, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Nālanda. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Bachwara Jn, then take the taxi to Nālanda. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Nālanda in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–33,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Simara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–65,000
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–12,500
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–33,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Bachwara Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Jogbani to Barauni Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Raxaul Jn to Bachwara Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,000
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