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There are 9 ways to get from Ludhiāna to Nepal by train, plane, car or bus

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Train to Chandigarh, fly to Kathmandu  •  9h 25m

  1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarh
  2. Fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Kathmandu (KTM) IXC - KTM

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Train, drive  •  23h 58m

  1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Raxaul Jn 15656
  2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmandu

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Train to Delhi, fly to Kathmandu  •  8h 8m

  1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to New Delhi
  2. Fly from Delhi (DEL) to Kathmandu (KTM) DEL - KTM

Train to Amritsar, fly to Kathmandu  •  11h 21m

  1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Amritsar Jn
  2. Fly from Amritsar (ATQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) ATQ - KTM

Train to Chandigarh, fly to Patna, train, drive  •  12h 37m

  1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarh
  2. Fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Patna (PAT) IXC - PAT
  3. Take the train from Patliputra to Dumra
  4. Drive from Dumra to Janakpur

Train to Chandigarh, fly to Lucknow, train, drive  •  12h 31m

  1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarh
  2. Fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Lucknow (LKO) IXC - LKO
  3. Take the train from Lucknowjn to Mailani
  4. Drive from Mailani to Dhangadhi

Train, bus  •  33h 38m

  1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Gorakhpur 15708 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Civil Mall, Kathmandu

Bus  •  39h 9m

  1. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Delhi Ludhiana - Delhi
  2. Take the bus from Pakoda market to Kathmandu bus stand

Drive  •  18h 25m

  1. Drive from Ludhiāna to Kathmandu 1229.6 km

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The cheapest way to get from Ludhiāna to Nepal is to train and drive which costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,600 and takes 23h 58m.

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The fastest way to get from Ludhiāna to Nepal is to train and fly which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹18,000.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ludhiāna to Nepal. However, there are services departing from Ludhiana and arriving at Kathmandu bus stand via Peeli Kothi, Azadpur Terminal and Pakoda market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 9m.

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The distance between Ludhiāna and Nepal is 1027 km. The road distance is 1229.6 km.

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The best way to get from Ludhiāna to Nepal without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 38m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.

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It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Ludhiāna to Nepal, including transfers.

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Ludhiāna to Nepal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Ludhiana station.

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Ludhiāna to Nepal bus services, operated by Sita Travels And Tour, arrive at Kathmandu bus stand station.

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Nepal is 15 min ahead of Ludhiāna. It is currently 5:42 AM in Ludhiāna and 5:57 AM in Nepal.

Yes, the driving distance between Ludhiāna to Nepal is 1230 km. It takes approximately 18h 25m to drive from Ludhiāna to Nepal.

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  • Distance: 1027.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Ludhiāna, India and Nepal?

You can take a bus from Ludhiāna to Kathmandu via Delhi, Peeli Kothi, Azad Pur Terminal, Azadpur Terminal, Nauroji Nagar, and Pakoda market in around 39h 9m.

Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Website
goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh to Kathmandu via Delhi
Ave. Duration
5h 1m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $380
Flights from Chandigarh to Kathmandu via Mumbai
Ave. Duration
7h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $380
Flights from Delhi to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$50 - $270
Flights from Amritsar to Kathmandu via Delhi
Ave. Duration
6h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $380
Flights from Chandigarh to Patna
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$65 - $170
Flights from Chandigarh to Patna via Delhi
Ave. Duration
4h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$65 - $170
Flights from Chandigarh to Patna via Lucknow
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$65 - $170
Flights from Chandigarh to Lucknow
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$45 - $190
Flights from Chandigarh to Lucknow via Delhi
Ave. Duration
2h 58m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$45 - $190
Air India Limited
Website
airindia.in
Flights from Chandigarh to Kathmandu via Delhi
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$280 - $2,100
Flights from Delhi to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
1h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$50 - $280
Flights from Amritsar to Kathmandu via Delhi
Ave. Duration
5h 44m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$85 - $390
Nepal Airlines
Website
nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Chandigarh to Kathmandu via Delhi
Ave. Duration
5h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $200
Flights from Delhi to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$50 - $290
Flights from Amritsar to Kathmandu via Delhi
Ave. Duration
5h 50m
When
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price
$85 - $200
Vistara
Website
airvistara.com
Flights from Delhi to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
2h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$55 - $360
Flights from Amritsar to Kathmandu via Delhi
Ave. Duration
5h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $460
Flights from Chandigarh to Patna via Delhi
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$75 - $240
Bhutan Airlines
Website
bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Delhi to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$95 - $460
Train operators
Indian Railways

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
Email
care@irctc.co.in
Website
indianrail.gov.in
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration
2h 13m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$1 - $9
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$1 - $2
Third AC (3A)
$4 - $7
Second AC (2A)
$6 - $9
Train from Ludhiana Jn to New Delhi
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$2 - $13
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$2 - $3
Third AC (3A)
$7 - $9
Second AC (2A)
$10 - $13
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Amritsar Jn
Ave. Duration
2h 21m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$1 - $9
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$1 - $2
Third AC (3A)
$5 - $7
Second AC (2A)
$7 - $9
Train from Patliputra to Dumra
Ave. Duration
4h 23m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$1 - $9
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$1 - $2
Third AC (3A)
$5 - $7
Second AC (2A)
$7 - $9
Train from Lucknowjn to Mailani
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
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 Ludhiana Jn to Raxaul Jn
Ave. Duration
21h 46m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$6 - $30
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$6 - $8
Third AC (3A)
$16 - $21
Second AC (2A)
$23 - $30
Train from Ludhiana Jn to Gorakhpur
Ave. Duration
21h 15m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$5 - $28
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$5 - $8
Third AC (3A)
$15 - $20
Second AC (2A)
$22 - $28
Bus operators
Shubham Travels
Phone
02228916622
Email
shubhamtrv@gmail.com
Website
shubhamtravel.in
Bus from Gorakhpur to Civil Mall, Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
11h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$48
Website
http://www.shubhambus.com/
IntrCity SmartBus
Phone
+917303093510
Email
care@intrcity.com
Website
intrcity.com
Bus from Ludhiana to Delhi
Ave. Duration
6h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$9 - $29
Book at
https://www.intrcity.com/
Seat
$9 - $15
Sleeper
$19 - $29
Sita Travels And Tour
Bus from Pakoda market to Kathmandu bus stand
Ave. Duration
30h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$33 - $39
Book at
bussewa.com
Seater
$33 - $39

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