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How to get fromKolkata to Thamelby plane, train, car, bus, taxi, ferry, or night bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kolkata to Thamel by plane, train, car, bus, taxi, ferry, or night bus

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  1. Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CCU - KTM
    4h 55m
    $123–301

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Siliguri Jntrain train 13149
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    29h 47m
    $8–49

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Kolkata to Narkatiaganj Jntrain train
    2. Drive from Narkatiaganj Jn to Tandicar car
    3. Take the bus from Tandi to Kathmandubus bus
    19h 58m
    $26–59

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    29h 45m
    $9–36

  5. Drive  851.2 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Thamelcar car 851.2 km
    13h 7m
    $109–158

  6. Fly to Simara Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane plane CCU - SIF
    2. Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Thameltaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $227–970

  7. Ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Raxaul Jntrain train
    3. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Thamelcar car
    21h 6m
    $21–56

  8. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Esplande Bus Stand to Siliguri Bus Stationnightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    30h 57m
    $18–50

Kolkata to Thamel by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration29h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 666.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Thamel, Nepal?

Buddha Air Ltd flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata to Kathmandu via Siliguri and Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus in around 29h 45m.

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