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How to get fromManali to Kathmanduby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manali to Kathmandu by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane MAA - KTM
    8h 58m
    $131–301

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Unnao Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Unnao Jn to Lucknowtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus bus
    2d 3h
    $11–98

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Asansol Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Asansol Jn to Raxaul Jntrain train
    3. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar car
    2d
    $29–110

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Gorakhpurbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    2d 13h

  5. Drive 2,150.2 km

    1. Drive from Manali to Kathmanducar car 2,150.2 km
    32h 48m
    $275–397

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Gorakhpurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    2d 10h
    $16–121

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,768.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from M.F.L. to Swoyambhu via Central Station, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad, Telangana, Gorakhpur, and Gorakhpur in around 2d 13h.

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