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How to get fromLanzhou to Kathmanduby bus, plane, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane LHW - KTM
    11h 47m
    $134–404

  2. Train, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    45h 40m
    $110–200

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    2d 8h
    $136–181

  4. Drive 2,847.1 km

    1. Drive from Lanzhou to Kathmanducar car 2,847.1 km
    36h 36m
    $364–526

Lanzhou (LHW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,052.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Lanzhou to Kathmandu. However, you can take the bus to Lanzhou Airport, walk to Lanzhou (LHW) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanzhou to Kathmandu via Lhasa, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, and Zhangmu in around 45h 40m.

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