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How to get fromKunming to Kathmanduby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Kathmandu by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane KMG - KTM
    6h 55m
    $132–392

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar car
    2d 9h
    $194–253

  3. Train, bus, drive via Chongqing West

    1. Take the train from Kunming to Chongqing Westtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    4. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    2d 14h
    $170–295

  4. Bus, taxi, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kunming West to Yunnan Shangri-labus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Yunnan Shangri-la to Shangri-La Countytaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    2d 11h
    $204–265

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,807.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Kathmandu, Nepal?

China Eastern Airlines flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 4 times a week.

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