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

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

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  1. Fly to Surkhet

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane plane KTM - SKH
    2h 45m
    $64–327

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Mailanitrain train
    3. Take the train from Mailani to Bichiatrain train
    4. Drive from Bichia to Ratucar car
    38h 6m
    $32–109

  3. Bus, train, drive via Krishnanagar

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Krishnanagarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Barhni to Mailanitrain train
    3. Take the train from Mailani to Khairatiya Bh Rtrain train
    4. Drive from Khairatiya Bh R to Ratucar car
    29h 47m
    $47–93

  4. Drive 557.6 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Ratucar car 557.6 km
    10h 3m
    $72–103

  5. Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane plane KTM - KEP
    2. Take the taxi from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Ratutaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $249–282

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 407.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Ratu, Karnali Province, Nepal?

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

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