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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Rukumkot by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane plane KTM - KEP
    2. Take the taxi from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Rukumkottaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $269–471

  2. Drive  469.2 km

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    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Rukumkotcar car 469.2 km
    8h 3m
    $60–87

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chandrautabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Chandrauta to Rukumkottaxi taxi
    12h 19m
    $129–159

  4. Fly to Surkhet, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane plane KTM - SKH
    2. Take the taxi from Surkhet (SKH) to Rukumkottaxi taxi
    5h
    $155–443

  5. Fly to Bhairawa, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane plane KTM - BWA
    2. Drive from Bhairawa (BWA) to Rukumkotcar car
    5h 53m
    $128–148

  6. Bus, taxi via Thankot

    1. Take the bus from Thankot to Chandrautabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Chandrauta to Rukumkottaxi taxi
    13h 55m
    $129–159

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Rukumkot. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP), then take the taxi to Rukumkot. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chandrauta then take the taxi to Rukumkot.

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