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How to get fromKathmandu to Phāpluby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Phāplu by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Balkhu

    best
    1. Take the bus from Balkhu to Dhulikhelbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Dhulikhel to Phāplutaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    $91–111

  2. Drive  155.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Phāplucar car 155.5 km
    2h 36m
    $20–29

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Phāplutaxi taxi 155.5 km
    2h 36m
    $110–140

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Khoteshwor to Dhulikhelbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Dhulikhel to Phāplutaxi taxi
    4h

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  • Distance: 161.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Phāplu. However, you can take the bus to Dhulikhel then take the taxi to Phāplu. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Phāplu in around 2h 36m.

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