What is the cheapest way to get from Butwāl to Thamel?

The cheapest way to get from Butwāl to Thamel is to bus via Lainchaur which costs $17 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Butwāl to Thamel?

The fastest way to get from Butwāl to Thamel is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $100 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Butwāl and Thamel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Butwal and arriving at Kathmandu Balaju. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Butwāl to Thamel?

The distance between Butwāl and Thamel is 230 km. The road distance is 258.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Butwāl to Thamel without a car is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Butwāl to Thamel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Butwāl to Thamel bus from?

Butwāl to Thamel bus services, operated by Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours & Travels, depart from Butwal station.

Bus or fly from Butwāl to Thamel?

The best way to get from Butwāl to Thamel is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Butwāl to Thamel bus arrive?

Butwāl to Thamel bus services, operated by Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours & Travels, arrive at Kathmandu Balaju station.

Can I drive from Butwāl to Thamel?

Yes, the driving distance between Butwāl to Thamel is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Butwāl to Thamel.

Where can I stay near Thamel?

There are 1489+ hotels available in Thamel.

Butwāl to Thamel - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Butwāl to Thamel by plane, 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
1. Fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)BWA - KTM
1h 25m
$106–125
Bus via Lainchaur
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Butwal to Kathmandu Gongabu buspark
10h 53m
$16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Butwal to Kathmandu Balaju
7h 4m
$17
Drive 258.6 km
1. Drive from Butwāl to Thamel258.6 km
4h 11m
$33–48

Bhairawa (BWA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

154Weekly Planes

35 minAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.4 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

Yeti Airlines, Nova Airline, and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) hourly. Alternatively, Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours & Travels operates a bus from Butwal to Kathmandu Balaju once daily. Tickets cost $17 and the journey takes 7h 4m.

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