What is the cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Panchthar?

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Panchthar is to bus and drive which costs $16 - $40 and takes 24h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Panchthar?

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Panchthar is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 51m and costs $190 - $420.

How far is it from Kathmandu to Panchthar?

The distance between Kathmandu and Panchthar is 436 km. The road distance is 486.1 km.

How do I travel from Kathmandu to Panchthar without a car?

The best way to get from Kathmandu to Panchthar without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 15h 56m and costs $95 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Panchthar?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Kathmandu to Panchthar, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kathmandu to Panchthar?

Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Panchthar is 486 km. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Kathmandu to Panchthar.

Where can I stay near Panchthar?

There are three+ hotels available in Panchthar.

Kathmandu to Panchthar - 10 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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.

Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane KTM - BDP
2. Take the taxi from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Panchthartaxi
5h 35m
$230–270
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
3. Drive from Darjeeling to Panchtharcar
24h 10m
$16–40
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Damakbus
2. Take the taxi from Damak to Panchthartaxi
15h 56m
$97–112
Drive 486.1 km
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Panchtharcar 486.1 km
9h 17m
$63–90
Fly to Biratnagar Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane KTM - BIR
2. Take the taxi from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Panchthartaxi
5h 50m
$226–267
Fly to Taplejung Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Taplejung Airport (TPJ)plane KTM - TPJ
2. Take the taxi from Taplejung Airport (TPJ) to Panchthartaxi
3h 51m
$194–420
Fly to Tumlingtar, taxi
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane KTM - TMI
2. Take the taxi from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Panchthartaxi
6h 38m
$147–417
Fly to Rajbiraj, taxi
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rajbiraj (RJB)plane KTM - RJB
2. Take the taxi from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Panchthartaxi
6h 43m
$177–458
Bus, taxi via Balkhu
1. Take the bus from Balkhu to Damakbus
2. Take the taxi from Damak to Panchthartaxi
16h 26m
$97–112
Bus, taxi via Gaushala
1. Take the bus from Gaushala to Damakbus
2. Take the taxi from Damak to Panchthartaxi
17h 6m
$97–112

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Panchthar.

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Distance: 436.2 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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 Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then take the taxi to Panchthar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Damak then take the taxi to Panchthar.

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