There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Kathmandu by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane MAA - KTM
9h 3m$134–244Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Unnao Jntrain
- Take the train from Unnao Jn to Lucknowtrain
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus
2d 3h$14–100Bus
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
2d 13hDrive 2,150.4 km
- Drive from Manali to Kathmanducar 2,150.4 km
32h 48m$275–397Bus, train
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Gorakhpurtrain
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
2d 10h$19–119
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Kathmandu is to train and bus which costs $14 - $100 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $130 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from M.F.L. and arriving at Swoyambhu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad, Telangana and Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Manali and Kathmandu is 1773 km. The road distance is 2150.4 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Kathmandu without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $14 - $100.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Manali to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Manali to Kathmandu bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.F.L. station.
The best way to get from Manali to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $130 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 13h.
Manali to Kathmandu bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Central Station.
Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Manali. It is currently 12:47 PM in Manali and 1:02 PM in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?
Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manali to Swoyambhu via M.F.L., Central Station, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad, Telangana, Gorakhpur, and Gorakhpur in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–400
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Unnao Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–70
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $8–11
- Third AC (3A)
- $22–27
- Second AC (2A)
- $30–40
- First Class (1A)
- $50–70
Train from Unnao Jn to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $3–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–10
Train from Chennai Central to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–75
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $10–12
- Third AC (3A)
- $25–35
- Second AC (2A)
- $35–45
- First Class (1A)
- $60–75
- 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
- $11–16
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Kathmandu is 2150 km. It takes approximately 32h 48m to drive from Manali to Kathmandu.
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