There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Shannan by plane, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane KTM - BDP
- Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Shannancar
12h 48m¥1,565–2,009Drive 1,171.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kathmandu to Shannancar 1,171.3 km
17h 13m¥1,004–1,450Drive, bus
- Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
- Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Lasa West Suburb Coach Station to Lhokabus
37h 35m¥1,007–1,459Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
- Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
- Take the train from Lhasa to Shannantrain
34h 31m¥1,033–1,525
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Shannan is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 17h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Shannan is to fly and drive which takes 12h 48m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.
The distance between Kathmandu and Shannan is 1059 km. The road distance is 1171.3 km.
It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Kathmandu to Shannan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Shannan is 1171 km. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Kathmandu to Shannan.
There are four+ hotels available in Shannan.
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 Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to Shannan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Lhoka via Zhangmu, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, and Lasa West Suburb Coach Station in around 37h 35m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥260–2,000
Train from Lhasa to Shannan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥45–80
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥120–180
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