There are 3 ways to get from Nepal to Shikharji by car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 17006 / ...
17h 20m₹2,038–4,811Drive 595.4 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Shikharjicar 595.4 km
9h 56m₹7,366–10,639Fly, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)plane KTM - JKR
- Take the train from Jaynagar to Dhanbad Jntrain
17h 23m₹6,973–9,775
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Shikharji is to drive and train which costs ₹2,000 - ₹4,900 and takes 17h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Nepal to Shikharji is to drive which takes 9h 56m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
The distance between Nepal and Shikharji is 701 km. The road distance is 595.4 km.
It takes approximately 17h 20m to get from Nepal to Shikharji, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nepal to Shikharji is 595 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Nepal to Shikharji.
There are 65+ hotels available in Shikharji.
What companies run services between Nepal and Shikharji, India?
There is no direct connection from Nepal to Shikharji. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Dhanbad Jn, walk to Dhanbad, take the bus to Parasnath, then walk to Shikharji. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Shikharji in around 9h 56m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Jaynagar to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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