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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Pokhra by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Fly to Surkhet
best
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane KTM - SKH
2h 49m
$68–327
Bus, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Krishnanagarbus
2. Take the train from Barhni to Bahraichtrain
3. Take the train from Nanpara Jn to Nishangaratrain
4. Drive from Nishangara to Pokhracar
22h 14m
$53–92
Bus, train, taxi, drive
1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Krishnanagarbus
2. Take the train from Barhni to Balrampurtrain
3. Take the taxi from Balrampur to Nanpara Jntaxi
4. Drive from Raibojha to Pokhracar
17h 55m
$61–98
Drive 584.9 km
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhracar 584.9 km
10h 1m
$75–108
Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane KTM - KEP
2. Take the taxi from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Pokhrataxi
4h 37m
$259–302

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) flights

21Weekly Planes

58 minAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 410.5 km
Duration: 2h 49m

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

Nova Airline and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) 3 times a day.

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Birendranagar, Nepal(opens in a new window)

Birendranagar (Nepali: वीरेन्द्रनगर) officially Birendranagar Municipality is a city in Surkhet District in Karnali Province of Nepal. It is the capital city of Karnali province as well as the district headquarter of Surkhet district. As of March 2022, Birendranagar has a population of 154,886, making it the 17th most populous city of Nepal. Birendranagar is the largest city of Karnali province and 7th largest in Western Nepal. It is one of the fastest growing cities of Nepal and is on two national highways, Ratna Highway and Karnali Highway. It is one of the constituent city of the Ratna Highway Metropolitan Areas along with Nepalgunj and Kohalpur. Birendranagar compromises of panoramic view of Mahabharata and Chure ranges and the plain of the inner Terai. A major trade center in mid-western Nepal, Birendranagar is considered the most expensive city to live in Nepal.

Places to stay in Birendranagar

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