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

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

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  1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane LPQ - KTM
    6h 31m
    $312–753

  2. Fly from Wattay International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane VTE - KTM
    8h 55m
    $271–601

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    3d 12h
    $296–547

  4. Drive  3,144.8 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Kathmanducar car 3,144.8 km
    2d 2h
    $564–814

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,928.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Laos and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International, and two other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 3 times a day.

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