There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Shikharji by car, train, taxi, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train, taxi
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharjitaxi
18h 18m₹3,067–6,916Bus, train, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Nsc Bose J Gomotrain
- Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharjitaxi
31h 56m₹1,953–7,500Drive 595.4 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Shikharjicar 595.4 km
9h 56m₹7,234–10,449Fly, drive, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rajbiraj (RJB)plane KTM - RJB
- Drive from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Saraigarh Junctioncar
- Take the train from Saraigarh Junction to Saharsa Jntrain
- Take the train from Saharsa Jn to Parasnathtrain
18h 52m₹5,122–31,324
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rajbiraj (RJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Shikharji is to drive and train and taxi which costs ₹3,000 - ₹7,000 and takes 18h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Shikharji is to drive which takes 9h 56m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
The distance between Kathmandu and Shikharji is 758 km. The road distance is 595.4 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Shikharji without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 31h 56m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 18h 18m to get from Kathmandu to Shikharji, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Shikharji is 595 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Kathmandu to Shikharji.
There are 65+ hotels available in Shikharji.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Shikharji, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Shikharji. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Dhanbad Jn, take the line 12321 train to Nsc Bose J Gomo, then take the taxi to Shikharji. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gorakhpur, walk to Gorakhpur, take the train to Nsc Bose J Gomo, then take the taxi to Shikharji.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Rajbiraj
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Gorakhpur to Nsc Bose J Gomo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Saraigarh Junction to Saharsa Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Saharsa Jn to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,200
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
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