There are 7 ways to get from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmandu by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
best- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane LKO - KTM
5h 1m$120–210Bus via Kathmandu
cheapest- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
14h 44m$1–16Drive to Nepalgunj Airport, fly
- Drive from Lucknow-Airport-LKO to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)car
- Fly from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane KEP - KTM
4h 18m$176–218Train, drive
- Take the train from Lucknow to Narkatiaganj Jntrain 12558 / ...
- Drive from Gawnaha to Kathmanducar
14h 42m$26–66Bus
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus
17h 47m$19–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Lucknow to Gorakhpurtrain 12556 / ...
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
22h 23m$8–57Drive 554.5 km
- Drive from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmanducar 554.5 km
8h 52m$71–103
Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmandu is to bus via Kathmandu which costs $1 - $17 and takes 14h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmandu is to drive and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $170 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Lucknow and arriving at Khoteshwor via Bhaktapur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.
The distance between Lucknow Airport (LKO) and Kathmandu is 463 km. The road distance is 554.5 km.
The best way to get from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmandu without a car is to bus via Kathmandu which takes 14h 44m and costs $1 - $17.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), depart from Lucknow station.
The best way to get from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via Kathmandu, which costs $1 - $17 and takes 14h 44m.
Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), arrive at Kathmandu station.
Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Lucknow Airport (LKO). It is currently 4:38 PM in Lucknow Airport (LKO) and 4:53 PM in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Lucknow Airport (LKO), India and Kathmandu, Nepal?
Air India Express, Air India Limited, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates a bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu once daily. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 12h 39m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Nepalgunj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Nepalgunj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Nepalgunj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Nepalgunj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Lucknow to Narkatiaganj Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $7–9
- Second AC (2A)
- $10–13
- First Class (1A)
- $16–21
Train from Lucknow to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $5–8
- Second AC (2A)
- $8–10
- First Class (1A)
- $13–17
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- $1
- AC Buses
- $1–2
- Airport Express Services
- $12–16
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–37
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- $6–17
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmandu is 555 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Kathmandu.
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