There are 7 ways to get from Lucknow to Nepal by car, plane, train or bus
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Recommended option
Drive to Nepalganj, fly to Kathmandu • 3h 45m
Cheapest option
Train, drive • 21h 12m
5 alternative options
Drive to Nepalganj, fly to Pokhara • 3h 33m
Train to Dhangarhi, fly to Kathmandu • 6h 46m
Bus via Kathmandu • 16h 33m
Bus • 18h 39m
Drive • 8h 33m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lucknow to Nepal is to train and drive which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,800 and takes 21h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lucknow to Nepal is to drive and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹26,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lucknow to Nepal. However, there are services departing from Lucknow and arriving at Kathmandu bus stand via Kathmandu Swoyambhu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
The distance between Lucknow and Nepal is 569 km. The road distance is 558.3 km.
The best way to get from Lucknow to Nepal without a car is to bus via Kathmandu which takes 16h 33m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Lucknow to Nepal, including transfers.
Lucknow to Nepal bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Lucknow station.
Lucknow to Nepal bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
Nepal is 15 min ahead of Lucknow. It is currently 9:43 PM in Lucknow and 9:58 PM in Nepal.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucknow to Nepal is 558 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Lucknow to Nepal.
- Distance: 569.1 km
- Duration: 3h 45m
What companies run services between Lucknow, India and Nepal?
Northern Travels operates a bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu once daily. Tickets cost $17 - $24 and the journey takes 16h 21m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Nepalganj to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $180
Flights from Nepalganj to Kathmandu via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $180
Flights from Nepalganj to Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $410
Flights from Dhangarhi to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $300
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Nepalganj to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $290
Flights from Dhangarhi to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $390
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Nepalganj to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $170
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Aishbagh to Mailani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $10
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- $1 - $3
- Third AC (3A)
- $5 - $8
- Second AC (2A)
- $8 - $10
Train from Lucknow to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4 - $21
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- $4 - $6
- Third AC (3A)
- $11 - $15
- Second AC (2A)
- $16 - $21
- Phone
- +91 8894755055
- northerntravels55@gmail.com
- Website
- northernbuses.com
Bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $24
- Schedules at
- northernbuses.com
- Phone
- 9599757693
- asianshina@ymail.com
Bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- http://www.asianshinabus.com/
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