How to get fromKathmandu to Seoulby plane, train, car, bus, ferry, subway, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Seoul by plane, train, car, bus, ferry, subway, or taxi

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Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Incheon International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane KTM - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
9h 58m
₩344,481–688,516
Drive, bus, train, ferry, subway
cheapest
1. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Lhasa to Xuzhoutrain
4. Take the train from Xuzhou to Jiaozhoutrain
5. Drive from Jiaozhou to Qingdaocar
6. Take the ferry from Qingdao to Incheon Int'l Ferry Terminalferry
7. Take the subway from Incheon Station to Yongsan Stationsubway
4d 1h
₩326,169–559,929
Drive, bus, train, ferry, subway via Xining
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Lhasa to Xiningtrain
4. Take the train from Xining to Xi'an Northtrain
5. Take the train from Xian North Station to Weihaitrain
6. Take the ferry from Weihai to Incheon Int'l Ferry terminalferry
7. Take the subway from Incheon Station to Yongsan Stationsubway
3d 2h
₩472,056–727,703
Drive, bus, train, ferry
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Bus Station to Chengdubus
4. Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Rizhao Westtrain
5. Take the ferry from Rizhao Port to Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry
6. Take the bus from Gijisi to Seoul Nambu Bus Terminalbus
3d 20h
₩518,356–680,403
Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane KTM - GMP
14h 9m
₩472,197–1,343,384
Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Incheon International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi
2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane SIF - ICN
3. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
11h 51m
₩775,995–2,449,703
Drive, bus, train, ferry, subway #2
1. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Lhasa to Guangyuantrain
4. Take the train from Guangyuan to Qingdaotrain
5. Take the ferry from Qingdao to Incheon Int'l Ferry Terminalferry
6. Take the subway from Incheon Station to Yongsan Stationsubway
3d 17h
₩451,669–658,429

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

31Weekly Planes

10h 15mAverage Duration

₩389,338Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,031.8 km
Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Seoul, South Korea?

Korean Air flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) twice a week.

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Seoul(opens in a new window), South Korea(opens in a new window)

The city that never sleeps, the South Korean capital is a haven for the young and the young-at-heart. The sprawling Dongdaemun market area with its 20+ malls is a shopper’s delight, while a visit to Lotte World, the largest indoor theme park in the world, is a guarantee for all-around fun. Immerse yourself in royal history at the Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace, and check out the Gahoe Museum where over 1,500 traditional Korean art and craft pieces are on display. Night owls will revel in the all-night diners offering a jam-packed food-and-drink menu, from bibimbap to Korean BBQ to soju shots.

Things to do in Seoul

Children's Grand Park(Opens in a new window)

Children's Grand Park or Seoul Children's Grand Park is a park complex in Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. Facilities at Children's Grand Park include hills and hiking trails, Zoo, garden, and an amusement park. Children's Grand Park is a leisure facility for families, offering a botanical garden, amusement facilities, and diverse performance events. The facility first opened on Children's Day (May 5), 1975.

Lotte World(Opens in a new window)

Lotte World or Lotte World Adventure is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of a large indoor theme park, an outdoor amusement park called "Magic Island", an artificial island on a lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, an observation tower, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities, and movie theaters. Opened in July 1989, Lotte World receives approximately 7.3 million visitors each year. Lotte World's sister theme park, Lotte World Adventure Busan, opened in March 2022.

Atlantis Adventure(Opens in a new window)

Atlantis Adventure is an Intamin steel roller coaster at Lotte World that opened in 2003. It is the only known Aqua Trax roller coaster in the world.

Yongma Land(Opens in a new window)

Yongma Land is a small abandoned amusement park in Yongmasan, Jungnang District, Seoul, South Korea. It operated from 1980 to 2011.

Places to stay in Seoul

Orakai Insadong Suites(Opens in a new window)

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The Grand Lotte Seoul - Formerly known as Lotte Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Royal Hotel Seoul Myeongdong(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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