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How to get fromKatihar to Ilāmby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Katihar to Ilām by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

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    1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Adhikaritrain train 15719
    2. Drive from Adhikari to Ilāmcar car
    4h 56m
    $11–28

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Kishanganjtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kishanganj to Siliguribus bus
    3. Drive from Siliguri to Ilāmcar car
    6h 27m
    $17–61

  3. Drive  206.9 km

    1. Drive from Katihar to Ilāmcar car 206.9 km
    3h 47m
    $27–39

  4. Train, drive via Naksalbāri

    1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Naksalbaritrain train 15484 / ...
    2. Drive from Naksalbari to Ilāmcar car
    5h 47m
    $11–28

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  • Distance: 243 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Katihar, India and Ilām, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Katihar to Ilām. However, you can take the train to Adhikari then drive to Ilām. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katihar Jn to Ilām via Kishanganj, Kishanganj, and Siliguri in around 6h 27m.

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