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How to get fromKatunayake to Kathmanduby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Katunayake to Kathmandu by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CMB - KTM
    4h 11m
    $230–400

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Katunayake to Punnalaikkadduvanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Katpadi Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Gorakhpurtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    3d 6h
    $97–224

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Katunayake to Punnalaikkadduvanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengalurubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Gorakhpurbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    3d 7h

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,362.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Kathmandu, Nepal?

SriLankan Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 3 times a day.

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