Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Pālampur

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 11 ways to get from Kathmandu to Pālampur by plane, taxi, car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Kangra Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kangra Airport (DHM)plane plane KTM - DHM
    2. Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Pālampurtaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    ₹16,226–40,085

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Pathankottrain train
    3. Take the train from Pathankot to Palampurtrain train
    2d
    ₹1,468–8,120

  3. Drive, train, taxi

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Amb Andauratrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Amb Andaura to Pālampurtaxi taxi
    29h 7m
    ₹5,043–10,958

  4. Bus via Kathmandu

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Delhibus bus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Palampurbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper
    38h 52m

  5. Drive  1,375.3 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Pālampurcar car 1,375.3 km
    20h 16m
    ₹15,298–22,096

  6. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane KTM - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dehra to Palampurbus bus
    12h 53m
    ₹12,828–27,318

  7. Fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane plane KTM - ATQ
    2. Take the bus from Amritsar to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from McLeodganj - Main Square to Pālampurtaxi taxi
    15h 43m

  8. Fly to Jammu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane plane KTM - IXJ
    2. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankottrain train
    3. Take the train from Pathankot to Palampurtrain train
    16h 37m
    ₹12,931–38,346

  9. Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane KTM - DEL
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Chandigarhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dehra to Palampurbus bus
    14h 21m
    ₹8,676–27,060

  10. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Rampur Bazarbus bus
    2. Drive from Rampur Bazar to Bagahacar car
    3. Take the train from Bagaha to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Dehrabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Dehra to Palampurbus bus 599
    32h 4m
    ₹3,703–9,083

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tilabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Palampurbus bus 599
    42h 28m
    ₹3,872–6,290

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kangra Airport (DHM) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,564Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Pālampur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,053.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Pālampur, Himachal Pradesh, India?

You can take a bus from Khoteshwor to Palampur via Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Delhi, GTB Nagar, Rohini Sector-1 Avantika, and Delhi in around 38h 52m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around India

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There