There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Sunauli by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, drive
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane KTM - KEP
- Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Sunaulicar
4h 49m₹17,160–19,491Bus via Faizabad
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
- Take the bus from Ayodhya to Bhitariabus Ordinary
13h 22m₹997–2,561Drive, train, taxi
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Burhwaltrain
- Take the taxi from Burhwal to Sunaulitaxi
14h 25m₹2,987–5,880Drive 505.7 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Sunaulicar 505.7 km
8h 20m₹6,179–8,925Fly to Surkhet, drive
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane KTM - SKH
- Drive from Surkhet (SKH) to Sunaulicar
6h 31m₹7,859–33,874Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Alambagh to Bhitariabus Ordinary
18h 29m₹2,820–4,713Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Ayodhya Cantttrain
- Take the bus from Ayodhya to Bhitariabus
21h 42m₹1,733–6,130
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Sunauli is to bus via Faizabad which costs ₹950 - ₹2,600 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Sunauli is to fly and drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kathmandu to Sunauli. However, there are services departing from Khoteshwor and arriving at Bhitaria via Kathmandu and Ayodhya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Kathmandu and Sunauli is 538 km. The road distance is 505.7 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Sunauli without a car is to bus via Faizabad which takes 13h 22m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Kathmandu to Sunauli, including transfers.
Kathmandu to Sunauli bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), depart from Kathmandu station.
Kathmandu to Sunauli bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), arrive at Faizabad station.
Sunauli is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 9:02 PM in Kathmandu and 8:47 PM in Sunauli.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Sunauli is 506 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Kathmandu to Sunauli.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Sunauli, India?
You can take a bus from Khoteshwor to Sunauli via Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Faizabad, Ayodhya, and Bhitaria in around 13h 22m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–36,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–36,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Surkhet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–29,000
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–36,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Surkhet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–29,000
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Burhwal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Gorakhpur to Ayodhya Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- dtc.delhi.gov.in
Bus from Kathmandu to Faizabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–1,300
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹55–80
- AC Buses
- ₹100–150
- Airport Express Services
- ₹900–1,300
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- [email protected]
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Ayodhya to Bhitaria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–330
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹140–180
- AC
- ₹240–330
Bus from Alambagh to Bhitaria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–330
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹140–180
- AC
- ₹240–330
Bus from Ayodhya to Bhitaria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–330
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- ₹140–180
- AC
- ₹240–330
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–3,400
- Schedules at
- https://www.asianshinabus.com/
- 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
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,300
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are three+ hotels available in Sunauli.


















