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How to get fromKathmandu to Pālpāby bus, taxi, plane, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Pālpā by bus, taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Dumkibasbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Dumkibas to Pālpātaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $85–105

  2. Drive  301 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Pālpācar car 301 km
    4h 56m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, taxi via Bharatpur Airport (BHR)

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Chaubiskothi to Pālpātaxi taxi
    3h 55m
    $116–146

  4. Fly to Bhairawa, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane plane KTM - BWA
    2. Take the taxi from Bhairawa (BWA) to Pālpātaxi taxi
    3h 10m
    $150–173

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Thankot to Butwalbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Butwal to Pālpātaxi taxi
    8h 15m
    $54–64

  6. Bus, taxi #3

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu Gongabu buspark to Butwalbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Butwal to Pālpātaxi taxi
    11h 19m
    $49–59

  7. Fly to Pokhara Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)plane plane KTM - PKR
    2. Take the taxi from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Pālpātaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $195–229

  8. Fly to Bharatpur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)plane plane KTM - BHR
    2. Take the taxi from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Pālpātaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $459–504

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Pālpā. However, you can take the bus to Dumkibas then take the taxi to Pālpā. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chaubiskothi then take the taxi to Pālpā.

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