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There are 9 ways to get from Thar Desert to Nepal by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Jaisalmer (JSA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane JSA - KTM
    5h 41m
    $176–498

  2. Train, bus via Lucknow

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaisalmer to Raika Baghtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raika Bagh to Lucknowtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus bus
    38h 25m
    $13–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jaisalmer to Jodhpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jodhpur to Lucknowbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus bus
    41h 40m

  4. Drive  1,646 km

    1. Drive from Thar Desert to Kathmanducar car 1,646 km
    24h 8m
    $197–285

  5. Fly to Pantnagar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jaisalmer (JSA) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane plane JSA - PGH
    2. Drive from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Dhangadhicar car
    24h 9m
    $144–345

  6. Fly to Purnea Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaisalmer (JSA) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane JSA - PXN
    2. Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain train
    22h 33m
    $243–578

  7. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Jaisalmer to Bandikui Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Bandikui Jn to Raxaul Jntrain train
    3. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar car
    38h 29m
    $30–107

  8. Bus via Jaipur

    1. Take the bus from Jaisalmer to Jaipurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jaipur to Gorakhpurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    43h 18m

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jaisalmer to Lalgarh Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Lalgarh Jn to Gorakhpurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    2d 2h
    $20–116

Jaisalmer (JSA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,474.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India and Nepal?

Air India Limited flies from Jaisalmer (JSA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thar Desert to N.A.C via Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Lucknow, Sachivalaya, Charbagh, Lucknow, Swoyambhu, and Lainchaur in around 41h 40m.

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