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

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There are 10 ways to get from Kathmandu to Pīlibhīt by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Dhangarhi, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Dhangarhi (DHI)plane plane KTM - DHI
    2. Take the train from Mailani to Pilibhit Jntrain train
    5h 13m
    ₹5,805–33,188

  2. Bus, train via Lucknow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Lucknow Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Aishbagh to Pilibhit Jntrain train
    20h 16m
    ₹422–4,050

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Sitapurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sitapur to Pilibhit Jntrain train
    20h 37m
    ₹2,196–6,179

  4. Drive  709.3 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Pīlibhītcar car 709.3 km
    10h 58m
    ₹8,664–12,514

  5. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane plane KTM - KEP
    2. Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Pīlibhītcar car
    6h
    ₹18,032–20,736

  6. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Dhangarhi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Dhangarhi (DHI)plane plane SIF - DHI
    3. Take the train from Mailani to Pilibhit Jntrain train
    7h 21m
    ₹18,301–72,056

  7. Bus to Bharatpur Airport, fly to Dhangarhi, train

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Dhangarhi (DHI)plane plane BHR - DHI
    3. Take the train from Mailani to Pilibhit Jntrain train
    7h 48m
    ₹6,555–34,025

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Krishnanagarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Barhni to Pilibhit Jntrain train 15009
    23h 34m
    ₹2,055–3,975

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Bareillybus bus
    3. Take the train from Izzatnagar to Pilibhit Jntrain train
    24h 6m

  10. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Pilibhit Jntrain train 15009
    29h 50m
    ₹953–6,000

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Dhangarhi (DHI) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,675Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 576.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Pīlibhīt, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Pīlibhīt. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Dhangarhi (DHI), take the taxi to Mailani, then take the train to Pilibhit Jn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Khoteshwor to Pilibhit Jn via Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Faizabad, Ayodhya Cantt, Lucknow Jn, Charbagh, Durgapuri, and Aishbagh in around 20h 16m.

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