There are 6 ways to get from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane KEP - KTM
1h 25m$170–352Drive, train, bus
cheapest- Drive from Nepalgunj to Bahraichcar
- Take the train from Bahraich to Barhnitrain
- Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Kathmandu Balajubus
16h 3m$28–44Drive, train
- Drive from Nepalgunj to Bahraichcar
- Take the train from Bahraich to Gonda Jntrain
- Take the train from Gonda Jn to Raxaul Jntrain
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar
16h 51m$28–68Drive 489.5 km
- Drive from Nepalgunj to Kathmanducar 489.5 km
7h 43m$63–91Bus via Kathmandu
- Take the bus from Rupaidiha to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_VE A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
20h 19mBus
- Take the bus from Rupaidiha to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_VE A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus
23h 22m
Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu is to drive and train and bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 16h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $170 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Rupaidiha and arriving at Khoteshwor via Lucknow and Bhaktapur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 19m.
The distance between Nepalgunj and Kathmandu is 383 km. The road distance is 489.5 km.
The best way to get from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu without a car is to bus via Kathmandu which takes 20h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Nepalgunj to Kathmandu bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, depart from Rupaidiha station.
The best way to get from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $170 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus via Kathmandu, which costs and takes 20h 19m.
Nepalgunj to Kathmandu bus services, operated by RS Yadav Smart Bus, arrive at Lucknow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nepalgunj to Kathmandu is 489 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Nepalgunj, Nepal and Kathmandu, Nepal?
Yeti Airlines, Nova Airline, and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rupaidiha to Khoteshwor via Lucknow, Sachivalaya, Charbagh, Lucknow, Kathmandu, and Bhaktapur in around 20h 19m.
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Nepalgunj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Nepalgunj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Nepalgunj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–180
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bahraich to Barhni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–9
- First Class (1A)
- $10–14
Train from Bahraich to Gonda Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $3–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–11
Train from Gonda Jn to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $7–9
- Second AC (2A)
- $9–12
- First Class (1A)
- $16–20
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Krishnanagar to Kathmandu Balaju
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Rupaidiha to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Rupaidiha to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Phone
- +91 70071 16030
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shanti Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Rupaidiha to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shanti Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Rupaidiha to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shanti Travels Pvt Ltd
- Phone
- +91 94628 24750
- Website
- Anshi Raj Shree Travels
Bus from Rupaidiha to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Anshi Raj Shree Travels
Bus from Rupaidiha to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Anshi Raj Shree Travels
- 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
- $12–16
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
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