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How to get fromAlmaty to Kathmanduby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Kathmandu by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane ALA - KTM
    11h 35m
    $240–550

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain train
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    3d 11h
    $159–330

  3. Drive 3,151.6 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Kathmanducar car 3,151.6 km
    44h
    $403–582

  4. Bus, train, drive via Lhasa

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    3d 22h
    $185–310

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Air Astana, Air India Limited, and four other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 5 times a day.

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