Rome2Rio

How to get fromKathmandu to Panchtharby plane, taxi, bus, or car

Find Transport to Panchthar

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 10 ways to get from Kathmandu to Panchthar by plane, taxi, bus, 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.

  1. Fly to Taplejung Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Taplejung Airport (TPJ)plane plane KTM - TPJ
    2. Take the taxi from Taplejung Airport (TPJ) to Panchthartaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $231–589

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    3. Drive from Darjeeling to Panchtharcar car
    24h 10m
    $16–39

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Damakbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Damak to Panchthartaxi taxi
    15h 56m
    $97–117

  4. Drive  486.1 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Panchtharcar car 486.1 km
    9h 17m
    $58–84

  5. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    2. Take the taxi from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Panchthartaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    $236–270

  6. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KTM - BIR
    2. Take the taxi from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Panchthartaxi taxi
    5h 50m
    $232–271

  7. Fly to Tumlingtar, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane KTM - TMI
    2. Take the taxi from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Panchthartaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    $527–562

  8. Fly to Rajbiraj, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rajbiraj (RJB)plane plane KTM - RJB
    2. Take the taxi from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Panchthartaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $179–460

  9. Bus, taxi via Balkhu

    1. Take the bus from Balkhu to Damakbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Damak to Panchthartaxi taxi
    16h 26m
    $97–117

  10. Bus, taxi via Gaushala

    1. Take the bus from Gaushala to Damakbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Damak to Panchthartaxi taxi
    17h 6m
    $97–117

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Taplejung Airport (TPJ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Panchthar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 313.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Panchthar, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Panchthar. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Taplejung Airport (TPJ), then take the taxi to Panchthar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Damak then take the taxi to Panchthar.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, Getting to Rome from the airport, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.