There are 5 ways to get from Sunauli to Kathmandu by plane, taxi, bus, or car
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 Bhairawa (BWA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane BWA - KTM
56 min$100–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sonauli to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus
10h 44m$11–15Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Sunauli to Dumkibastaxi
- Take the bus from Dumkibas to Kathmandu Balajubus
6h 17m$61–70Drive 260.2 km
- Drive from Sunauli to Kathmanducar 260.2 km
4h 16m$31–45Bus via Sajya Yatayat Depot
- Take the bus from Bhairahawa Bus Park to Sajya Yatayat Depotbus
12h 9m$18–22
Bhairawa (BWA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunauli to Kathmandu is to bus which costs $10 - $16 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Sunauli to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 56 min and costs $100 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunauli to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Sonauli and arriving at Kathmandu Swoyambhu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Sunauli and Kathmandu is 201 km. The road distance is 260.2 km.
The best way to get from Sunauli to Kathmandu without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $60 - $70.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Sunauli to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Sunauli to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Sonauli station.
The best way to get from Sunauli to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 56 min and costs $100 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $16 and takes 10h 44m.
Sunauli to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunauli to Kathmandu is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Sunauli to Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Sunauli, Nepal and Kathmandu, Nepal?
Yeti Airlines, Nova Airline, and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) hourly. Alternatively, Asians Shina Tours & Travel operates a bus from Sonauli to Kathmandu Swoyambhu once daily. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Bhairawa to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Bhairawa to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–110
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Bhairawa to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Dumkibas to Kathmandu Balaju
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Sonauli to Kathmandu Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sakura Green
Bus from Bhairahawa Bus Park to Sajya Yatayat Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Sakura Green
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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