There are 9 ways to get from Nepal to India by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane KTM - DEL
4h 41m₹7,286–24,079Bus via Kathmandu
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Delhibus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
27h 40m₹135–3,017Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Sagauli Jn to Delhitrain 19270 / ...
23h 33m₹2,145–6,725Drive 957.9 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Delhicar 957.9 km
13h 31m₹10,736–15,508Train to Purnea Airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Take the train from Jogbani to Purnia Jntrain
- Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane PXN - CCU
4h 48m₹7,112–29,707Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane KTM - CCU
5h 2m₹11,932–30,284Train to Bagdogra Airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Take the train from Arariya to Baghdogratrain
- Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXB - CCU
7h 45m₹4,422–11,197Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Delhitrain 15707 / ...
30h 50m₹1,023–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tilabus
31h 13m₹3,003–4,105
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nepal to India is to bus via Kathmandu which costs ₹130 - ₹3,100 and takes 27h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Nepal to India is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nepal to India. However, there are services departing from Singhadurbar and arriving at Jama Masjid via Khoteshwor, Kathmandu and GTB Nagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 40m.
The distance between Nepal and India is 842 km. The road distance is 957.9 km.
The best way to get from Nepal to India without a car is to bus via Kathmandu which takes 27h 40m and costs ₹130 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Nepal to India, including transfers.
Nepal to India bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), depart from Kathmandu station.
The best way to get from Nepal to India is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kathmandu, which costs ₹130 - ₹3,100 and takes 27h 40m.
Nepal to India bus services, operated by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), arrive at Delhi station.
India is 15 min behind Nepal. It is currently 11:13 AM in Nepal and 10:58 AM in India.
What companies run services between Nepal and India?
Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operates a bus from Kathmandu to Delhi once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–3,000 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–8,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–28,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–8,500
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–31,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–8,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Purnea Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–27,000
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sagauli Jn to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
Train from Jogbani to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arariya to Baghdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Gorakhpur to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Kathmandu to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–3,000
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹120–180
- AC Buses
- ₹240–340
- Airport Express Services
- ₹2,200–3,000
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tila
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹2,900–3,100
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