What is the cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar?

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar is to drive and bus and train which costs $270 - $550 and takes 4 days 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar?

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar is to fly and taxi which takes 14h 53m and costs $450 - $850.

How far is it from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Kathmandu and Ulaanbaatar is 2946 km. The road distance is 4402.9 km.

How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar?

It takes approximately 14h 53m to get from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Ulaanbaatar?

Ulaanbaatar is 2h 15m ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 3:10 AM in Kathmandu and 5:25 AM in Ulaanbaatar.

Can I drive from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar?

Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar is 4403 km. It takes approximately 2 days 14h to drive from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar.

Where can I stay near Ulaanbaatar?

There are 482+ hotels available in Ulaanbaatar.

Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar by plane, taxi, car, bus, or train

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Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)plane KTM - UBN
2. Take the taxi from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Ulaanbaatartaxi
14h 53m
$450–830
Drive, bus, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Lasa Bus Station to Xiningbus
4. Take the train from Xining to Hohhottrain
5. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatartrain
4d 18h
$270–537
Drive, bus, train via Erenhot
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Lhasa to Xiningtrain
4. Take the train from Xining to Hohhottrain
5. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erliantrain
6. Take the train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatartrain
3d 18h
$509–816
Drive 4,402.9 km
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatarcar 4,402.9 km
2d 14h
$567–819
Taxi to Simara Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi
2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)plane SIF - UBN
3. Take the taxi from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Ulaanbaatartaxi
17h 40m
$559–1,517

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) flights

15Weekly Planes

17h 20mAverage Duration

$241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,945.9 km
Duration: 14h 53m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN), then take the taxi to Ulaanbaatar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Ulaanbaatar via Zhangmu, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, Lhasa, Xining, Hohhot Station, and Erlian in around 3d 18h.

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