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How to get fromLucknow to Dhankutāby train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Lucknow to Dhankutā by train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

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    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Jogbanitrain train
    3. Drive from Jogbani to Dhankutācar car
    22h 3m
    $16–69

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Forbesganjbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Drive from Forbesganj to Dhankutācar car
    25h 31m

  3. Drive  802.7 km

    1. Drive from Lucknow to Dhankutācar car 802.7 km
    11h 29m
    $96–138

  4. Bus to Nepalgunj Airport, fly to Tumlingtar, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Rupaidihabus bus
    2. Fly from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane KEP - TMI
    3. Take the taxi from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Dhankutātaxi taxi
    22h 4m

  5. Train, drive via Muzaffarpur

    1. Take the train from Lucknow to Muzaffarpur Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Muzaffarpur Jn to Jogbanitrain train
    3. Drive from Jogbani to Dhankutācar car
    23h 3m
    $16–61

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Koteshwor to Damakbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Damak to Dhankutātaxi taxi
    29h 50m
    $89–124

  7. Bus to Nepalgunj Airport, fly to Biratnagar Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lucknow to Rupaidihabus bus
    2. Fly from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KEP - BIR
    3. Take the taxi from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Dhankutātaxi taxi
    9h 55m

  8. Train to Dhangarhi, fly to Biratnagar Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Aishbagh to Lakhimpurtrain train
    2. Fly from Dhangarhi (DHI) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane DHI - BIR
    3. Take the taxi from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Dhankutātaxi taxi
    7h 39m
    $120–498

Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Tumlingtar (TMI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration15h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lucknow to Dhankutā.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,123.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 3m

What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Dhankutā, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Lucknow to Dhankutā. However, you can take the train to Kanpur Central, take the train to Jogbani, then drive to Dhankutā. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucknow to Dhankutā via Forbesganj in around 25h 31m.

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