What is the cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu?

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu is to train and bus and drive which costs $170 - $290 and takes 2 days 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu?

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu is to bus and fly which takes 12h 47m and costs $130 - $410.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Kathmandu?

The distance between Lanzhou and Kathmandu is 2053 km. The road distance is 3039.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu?

It takes approximately 12h 47m to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 2h 15m behind Lanzhou. It is currently 7:21 AM in Lanzhou and 5:06 AM in Kathmandu.

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Kathmandu?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Kathmandu is 3040 km. It takes approximately 40h 4m to drive from Lanzhou to Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1714+ hotels available in Kathmandu.

Lanzhou to Kathmandu - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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Bus to Lanzhou, fly
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1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane LHW - KTM
12h 47m
$134–404
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
3. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar
2d 7h
$170–290
Drive 3,039.6 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Kathmanducar 3,039.6 km
40h 4m
$389–562
Bus, taxi to Gannan Xiahe Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Xiahe Countybus
2. Take the taxi from Xiahe County to Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)taxi
3. Fly from Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane GXH - KTM
28h 31m
$160–449
Train to Xining, fly
1. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain
2. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane XNN - KTM
22h 18m
$166–486
Train, bus, drive via Dhulikhel
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
3. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar
2d 10h
$181–301
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
3. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar
2d 18h
$197–272
Bus, drive via Dhulikhel
1. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
3. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar
2d 20h
$208–283

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

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Distance: 2,052.9 km
Duration: 12h 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 2d 7h.

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