How To Reach Kathmandu From Delhi

Here is our detailed guide in regard to the best way to travel from Delhi to Kathmandu via different transport systems.

Delhi to Kathmandu by Flight: Tribhuvan International Airport, 5 km away from the main city is the one that connects Kathmandu with India and the rest of the world. All the Delhi to Kathmandu flight routes are direct, without any stop or layover. There are more than seven flights every day of the week. Jet Airways and Air India have the most number of flights. Delhi to Kathmandu flight distance is around 800 kilometers, which is easily traveled in less than 2 hours.

Delhi to Kathmandu by Train: Here’s the most economical way to travel between the two places. Though, there is no direct rail connectivity between the two regions, the most viable option to travel from Delhi to Kathmandu by train is via Gorakhpur. You can board a train from Delhi to Gorakhpur, and then get on a bus journey from there to Sunauli followed by another bus journey to Kathmandu. The total journey may take around 11 to 13 hours, while the fare may range between INR 550 and INR 3,500, depending on the bus or train services that you avail.

Delhi to Kathmandu by Road: There are four border crossings for the tourists who travel from India via roadways. You can travel to Kathmandu from Delhi via bus or car.

By Bus: There is a direct bus that departs daily at 10 AM from Delhi to Kathmandu. While navigating its way via Agra and Sunali, the journey takes about 30 hours with some regular stops for toilet and dining purposes. The bus journey may cost you somewhere about INR 2,500.

By Car: Sunauli border crossing near Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh is the one used the most to go from Delhi to Kathmandu by car. The total distance to be covered till Kathmandu is around 1310 km, and it takes 20 hours at least to go via road.