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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    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
    8h 37m
    $94–444

  2. Train, bus, drive

    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
    2d 7h
    $170–290

  3. Drive  3,039.6 km

    1. Drive from Lanzhou to Kathmanducar car 3,039.6 km
    40h 4m
    $389–562

  4. Train, bus, drive via Dhulikhel

    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 Dhulikhelcar car
    2d 10h
    $181–301

  5. 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 18h
    $197–272

  6. Bus, drive via Dhulikhel

    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 Dhulikhelcar car
    2d 20h
    $208–283

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,052.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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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