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

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

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane KTM - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    3. Take the train from Lhasa to Shannantrain train
    7h 43m
    ¥2,325–4,747

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa West Suburb Coach Station to Lhokabus bus
    27h 39m
    ¥591–858

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lhasa to Shannantrain train
    24h 35m
    ¥617–924

  4. Drive 979.3 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Shannancar car 979.3 km
    13h 45m
    ¥845–1,220

  5. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SIF - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    4. Take the train from Lhasa to Shannantrain train
    21h 31m
    ¥1,677–7,328

  6. Drive, bus via Dhulikhel

    1. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa West Suburb Coach Station to Lhokabus bus
    31h 17m
    ¥618–934

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥574Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 768.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Shannan, China?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Shannan. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, take the taxi to Lhasa, then take the train to Shannan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Shannan via Zhangmu, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, and Lhasa in around 24h 35m.

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