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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Luklaby train, plane, or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Lukla by train, plane, or unknown

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  1. Train, fly to Phaplu Airport, travel

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    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Phaplu Airport (PPL)plane plane KUL - PPL
    3. Walk from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Luklaunknown unknown
    20h 34m

  2. Train, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane KUL - KTM
    3. Walk from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Luklaunknown unknown
    11h 8m

  3. Train, fly to Tumlingtar, travel

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane KUL - TMI
    3. Walk from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Luklaunknown unknown
    21h 30m

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Phaplu Airport (PPL) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration21h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Lukla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,269 km
  • Duration: 20h 34m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Lukla, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Lukla. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Phaplu Airport (PPL), then travel to Lukla. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), then travel to Lukla.

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