How far is it from Butwāl to Taplejung?

The distance between Butwāl and Taplejung is 470 km.

How do I travel from Butwāl to Taplejung without a car?

The best way to get from Butwāl to Taplejung without a car is to bus and travel via Kakarbhitta which takes 30h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Butwāl to Taplejung?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Butwāl to Taplejung, including transfers.

Butwāl to Taplejung - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Butwāl to Taplejung by plane, unknown, car, train, or bus

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

Fly to Tumlingtar, travel
best
1. Fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Tumlingtar (TMI)BWA - TMI
2. Walk from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Taplejung
4h 29m
Drive, train, travel
1. Drive from Butwāl to Bagaha
2. Take the train from Bagaha to New Jalpaiguri
3. Walk from Tindharia to Taplejung
21h 46m
Bus, travel via Kakarbhitta
1. Take the bus from Butwal to Kalanki Dhungeadda
2. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvitta
3. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Namchi SNT booking counter
4. Walk from Namchi SNT booking counter to Taplejung
30h 9m
Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, travel
1. Fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)BWA - BDP
2. Walk from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Taplejung
4h 52m
Fly to Biratnagar Airport, travel
1. Fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)BWA - BIR
2. Walk from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Taplejung
5h 9m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Butwal to Kathmandu Balaju
2. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus
3. Take the bus from Siliguri to Darjeeling
4. Walk from Darjeeling to Taplejung
30h 55m
Bus, travel #2
1. Take the bus from Butwal to Kathmandu Gongabu buspark
2. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus
3. Take the bus from Siliguri to Darjeeling
4. Walk from Darjeeling to Taplejung
34h 3m

Bhairawa (BWA) to Tumlingtar (TMI) flights

14Weekly Planes

3h 25mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.3 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Butwāl, Nepal and Taplejung, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Butwāl to Taplejung. However, you can take the taxi to Bhairawa (BWA) airport, fly to Tumlingtar (TMI), then travel to Taplejung. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Butwāl to Taplejung via Bagaha, New Jalpaiguri, and Tindharia in around 21h 46m.

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