There are 6 ways to get from Old Delhi to Kathmandu by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane DEL - KTM
4h 37m$76–261Train, bus via Kanpur
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Kanpur Centraltrain
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus
21h 54m$4–49Train, drive
- Take the train from Delhi to Aligarh Jntrain
- Take the train from Aligarh Jn to Raxaul Jntrain
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar
21h 4m$23–73Drive 960.6 km
- Drive from Old Delhi to Kathmanducar 960.6 km
13h 36m$123–178Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus
26h 14m$30–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Delhi to Gorakhpurtrain 15708 / ...
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
30h 55m$10–71
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Old Delhi to Kathmandu is to train and bus via Kanpur which costs $4 - $50 and takes 21h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Old Delhi to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $75 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Delhi to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from GGS Indraprastha University Kashmere Gate and arriving at Kathmandu Swoyambhu via Delhi Majnu ka Tila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 14m.
The distance between Old Delhi and Kathmandu is 846 km. The road distance is 960.6 km.
The best way to get from Old Delhi to Kathmandu without a car is to train and bus via Kanpur which takes 21h 54m and costs $4 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Old Delhi to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Old Delhi to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Delhi Majnu ka Tila station.
The best way to get from Old Delhi to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $75 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 26h 14m.
Old Delhi to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Delhi to Kathmandu is 961 km. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from Old Delhi to Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Old Delhi, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?
Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and Nepal Airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Asians Shina Tours & Travel operates a bus from Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhu 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–260
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–260
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Delhi to Aligarh Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–8
- First Class (1A)
- $9–13
Train from Aligarh Jn to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $4–6
- Third AC (3A)
- $11–15
- Second AC (2A)
- $16–21
- First Class (1A)
- $27–35
Train from New Delhi to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $7–10
- Second AC (2A)
- $10–13
- First Class (1A)
- $17–22
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–11
Train from Delhi to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $4–5
- Third AC (3A)
- $10–14
- Second AC (2A)
- $15–19
- First Class (1A)
- $25–35
- 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 Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- A/C Sleeper
- $31–33
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–37
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- $6–17
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