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How to get fromQinghai to Kathmanduby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly Golmud Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane GOQ - KTM
    16h 51m
    $75–370

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Xining to Lhasatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    44h 50m
    $110–200

  3. Drive 2,628.4 km

    1. Drive from Xining to Kathmanducar car 2,628.4 km
    34h 8m
    $336–486

  4. Fly Yushu to Tribhuvan International Airport

    1. Fly from Yushu (YUS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane YUS - KTM
    22h 5m
    $149–430

  5. Fly Golmud Airport to Simara Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane plane GOQ - SIF
    2. Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Kathmandutaxi taxi
    21h 32m
    $266–989

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Xining to Lasa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    2d 5h
    $134–180

Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration20h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,328.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 51m

What companies run services between Qinghai, China and Kathmandu, Nepal?

China West Air, Himalaya, and four other airlines fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) twice daily.

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