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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kathmandu to Shamsi by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KTM - BIR
    2. Take the train from Forbesganj to Samsitrain train
    8h 1m
    ₹11,414–14,337

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Samsitrain train 07520 / ...
    25h
    ₹606–3,519

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Barsoi Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Samsitrain train
    18h 24m
    ₹2,100–5,570

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Raiganjbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Raiganj to Shamsitaxi taxi
    23h 19m
    ₹1,563–3,530

  5. Drive 517.4 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Shamsicar car 517.4 km
    8h 24m
    ₹6,295–9,092

  6. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    2. Take the train from Galgalia to Kishanganjtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kishanganj to Samsitrain train
    8h 26m
    ₹14,110–17,568

  7. Fly to Tumlingtar, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane KTM - TMI
    2. Drive from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Shamsicar car
    7h 18m
    ₹7,804–33,733

  8. Fly to Rajbiraj, drive, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rajbiraj (RJB)plane plane KTM - RJB
    2. Drive from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Saraigarh Junctioncar car
    3. Take the train from Saraigarh Junction to Forbesganjtrain train
    4. Take the train from Forbesganj to Samsitrain train
    10h 31m
    ₹4,447–30,426

  9. Bus, train via Kakarbhitta

    1. Take the bus from Gaushala to Kakadvittabus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Samsitrain train 07520 / ...
    25h 17m
    ₹1,840–3,190

Kathmandu to Shamsi by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration25h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,840Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 414.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Shamsi, West Bengal, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Shamsi. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Biratnagar Airport (BIR), drive to Jogbani, take the line 12487 train to Forbesganj, then take the train to Samsi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Samsi via Raxaul Jn and Barsoi Jn in around 18h 24m.

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