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How to get fromPokhara to Kathmanduby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pokhara to Kathmandu by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane PKR - KTM
    1h 5m
    $106–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pokhara to Kathmandubus bus
    9h 9m
    $13–14

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Pokhara to Chaubiskothitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chaubiskothi to Kalanki Dhungeaddabus bus
    3h 33m
    $89–104

  4. Taxi, bus via Kathmandu

    1. Take the taxi from Pokhara to Chaubiskothitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chaubiskothi to Kathmandubus bus
    3h 44m
    $89–104

  5. Drive  202.9 km

    1. Drive from Pokhara to Kathmanducar car 202.9 km
    3h 22m
    $26–38

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pokhara to Kathmandutaxi taxi 202.9 km
    3h 22m
    $140–180

Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164 km
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Pokhara, Nepal and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Buddha Air Ltd flies from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) hourly. Alternatively, Supreme Tours & Travel operates a bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu once daily. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 9h.

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