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How to get fromKathmandu to Pokhraby plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Pokhra by plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Varanasi Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane KTM - VNS
    2. Take the taxi from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pokhrataxi taxi
    6h 42m
    ₹15,382–26,983

  2. Drive, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Mirzapurtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mirzapur to Pokhrataxi taxi
    15h 31m
    ₹4,198–7,282

  3. Drive 657 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhracar car 657 km
    10h 51m
    ₹8,033–11,603

  4. Fly to Bhairawa, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane plane KTM - BWA
    2. Take the train from Nautanwa to Mirzapurtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mirzapur to Pokhrataxi taxi
    14h 5m
    ₹12,245–15,284

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,732Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 553 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Pokhra, Madhya Pradesh, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Pokhra. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS), then take the taxi to Pokhra. Alternatively, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Mirzapur, then take the taxi to Pokhra.

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