What is the cheapest way to get from Manali to Kathmandu?

The cheapest way to get from Manali to Kathmandu is to train and bus which costs $14 - $110 and takes 2 days 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Manali to Kathmandu?

The fastest way to get from Manali to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $130 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Manali and Kathmandu?

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, Hyderabad and Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Manali to Kathmandu?

The distance between Manali and Kathmandu is 1773 km. The road distance is 2150.4 km.

How do I travel from Manali to Kathmandu without a car?

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 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Manali to Kathmandu?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Manali to Kathmandu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manali to Kathmandu bus from?

Manali to Kathmandu bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.F.L. station.

Bus or fly from Manali to Kathmandu?

The best way to get from Manali to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 2 days 17h.

Where does the Manali to Kathmandu bus arrive?

Manali to Kathmandu bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Manali and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Manali. It is currently 4:38 PM in Manali and 4:53 PM in Kathmandu.

Can I drive from Manali to Kathmandu?

Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Kathmandu is 2150 km. It takes approximately 32h 48m to drive from Manali to Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1501+ hotels available in Kathmandu.

Manali to Kathmandu - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Kathmandu by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane MAA - KTM
9h 3m
$134–444
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Unnao Jntrain
2. Take the train from Unnao Jn to Lucknowtrain
3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus
2d 3h
$14–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
2. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus
3. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Gorakhpurbus
4. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
2d 17h
$33–82
Drive 2,150.4 km
1. Drive from Manali to Kathmanducar 2,150.4 km
32h 48m
$275–397
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Gorakhpurtrain
3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
2d 10h
$19–124

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

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,772.8 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines 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, Hyderabad, Gorakhpur, and Gorakhpur in around 2d 17h.

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