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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Tatopani by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Surkhet, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane plane KTM - SKH
    2. Take the taxi from Surkhet (SKH) to Tatopanitaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $91–373

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Krishnanagarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Barhni to Mailanitrain train
    3. Take the train from Mailani to Dudwatrain train
    4. Drive from Dudwa to Tatopanicar car
    25h 40m
    $34–68

  3. Bus, train, taxi, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Krishnanagarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Barhni to Balrampurtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Balrampur to Nanpara Jntaxi taxi
    4. Drive from Raibojha to Tatopanicar car
    17h 28m
    $54–83

  4. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Sitapurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sitapur to Mailanitrain train
    4. Take the train from Mailani to Dudwatrain train
    5. Drive from Dudwa to Tatopanicar car
    23h 27m
    $35–91

  5. Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane plane KTM - KEP
    2. Take the taxi from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Tatopanitaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $233–267

  6. Fly to Dhangarhi, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Dhangarhi (DHI)plane plane KTM - DHI
    2. Drive from Dhangarhi (DHI) to Tatopanicar car
    5h 8m
    $454–465

  7. Drive 583.4 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Tatopanicar car 583.4 km
    9h 8m
    $75–108

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 450 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Tatopani, Karnali Province, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Tatopani. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Surkhet (SKH), then take the taxi to Tatopani. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Krishnanagar, walk to Barhni, take the train to Balrampur, take the taxi to Nanpara Jn, take the line 05355 train to Raibojha, then drive to Tatopani.

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