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How to get fromKathmandu to Phulbari, Taplejungby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kathmandu to Phulbari, Taplejung by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KTM - BIR
    2. Take the taxi from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Phulbari, Taplejungtaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $201–236

  2. Drive 499.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Phulbari, Taplejungcar car 499.1 km
    9h 34m
    $64–93

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Damakbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Damak to Phulbari, Taplejungtaxi taxi
    16h 14m
    $102–127

  4. 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 Phulbari, Taplejungtaxi taxi
    6h 13m
    $244–290

  5. Fly to Taplejung Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Taplejung Airport (TPJ)plane plane KTM - TPJ
    2. Take the taxi from Taplejung Airport (TPJ) to Phulbari, Taplejungtaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $206–429

  6. 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 Phulbari, Taplejungtaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    $93–352

  7. 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 Phulbari, Taplejungtaxi taxi
    7h
    $148–422

  8. Bus, taxi via Balkhu

    1. Take the bus from Balkhu to Damakbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Damak to Phulbari, Taplejungtaxi taxi
    16h 44m
    $102–127

  9. Bus, taxi via Gaushala

    1. Take the bus from Gaushala to Damakbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Damak to Phulbari, Taplejungtaxi taxi
    17h 24m
    $102–127

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights

Calendar126Weekly Planes
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 425.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Phulbari, Taplejung, Province 1, Nepal?

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

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