Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kathmandu

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Golmud Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane GOQ - KTM
    20h 51m
    $80–420

  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
    2d 4h
    $170–291

  3. Drive  2,820.9 km

    1. Drive from Xining to Kathmanducar car 2,820.9 km
    37h 35m
    $361–521

  4. Fly Yushu to Tribhuvan International Airport

    1. Fly from Yushu (YUS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane YUS - KTM
    24h 25m
    $129–560

  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
    24h 37m
    $308–1,226

  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 15h
    $194–270

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration24h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Qinghai to Kathmandu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,328.1 km
  • Duration: 20h 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) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.