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How to get fromKathmandu to Sonamaby car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Sonama by car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive 195.6 km

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    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Sonamacar car 195.6 km
    3h 36m
    $25–37

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Sonamataxi taxi 195.6 km
    3h 36m
    $140–170

  3. Fly to Janakpur Airport

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)plane plane KTM - JKR
    2h 18m
    $89–107

  4. Taxi via Lele

    1. Take the taxi from Lele to Sonamataxi taxi 183.6 km
    4h 20m
    $130–160

  5. Fly to Simara Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane plane KTM - SIF
    2. Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Sonamataxi taxi
    3h 29m
    $398–426

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Sonama, Nepal?

Yeti Airlines and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR) every 4 hours.

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