There are 5 ways to get from Chandīgarh to Nepalganj Airport (KEP) by plane, 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Nepalganj
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Fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Nepalganj (KEP)
Cheapest option
Train, drive
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Take the train from Chandigarh to Gonda Jn
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Take the train from Gonda Jn to Bahraich
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Drive from Bahraich to Nepalganj Airport (KEP)
3 alternative options
Fly to Lucknow, drive
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Fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Lucknow (LKO)
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Drive from Lucknow to Nepalganj Airport (KEP)
Bus, drive
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Take the bus from Chandigarh to Delhi
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Take the bus from Kaushambi to Sitapur
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Drive from Biswan to Nepalganj Airport (KEP)
Drive
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Drive from Chandīgarh to Nepalganj Airport (KEP)
Chandigarh (IXC) to Nepalganj (KEP) flights
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Nepal from India
- Entry is conditional for citizens and permanent residents of India
Conditions of entry into Nepal from India
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
Rules to follow in Nepal
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Considerations leaving from India
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Nepal from India.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Nepalganj Airport (KEP) is 9851255839.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Nepalganj Airport (KEP) is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Nepalganj Airport (KEP) is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 9851255839.
No, returning to India from Nepal is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 15 Mar 2023
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Nepal Department of Immigration.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chandīgarh to Nepalganj Airport (KEP) is to train and drive which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,500 and takes 18h 22m.
The quickest way to get from Chandīgarh to Nepalganj Airport (KEP) is to fly and drive which costs ₹5,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 4h 32m.
The distance between Chandīgarh and Nepalganj Airport (KEP) is 556 km. The road distance is 726.5 km.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Chandīgarh to Nepalganj Airport (KEP), including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Chandigarh Airport to Nepalganj Airport. The quickest flight takes 12h 10m and has two stopovers.
Nepalganj Airport (KEP) is 15 min ahead of Chandīgarh. It is currently 7:34 AM in Chandīgarh and 7:49 AM in Nepalganj Airport (KEP).
Yes, the driving distance between Chandīgarh to Nepalganj Airport (KEP) is 726 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Chandīgarh to Nepalganj Airport (KEP).
Nova Airline, Go First, Nepal Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Chandigarh Airport to Nepalganj Airport.
There are six+ hotels available in Nepalganj Airport (KEP). Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Chandīgarh to Chandigarh Airport is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ₹330 - ₹400.
- Distance: 555.8 km
- Duration: 6h 19m
What companies run services between Chandīgarh, India and Nepalganj Airport (KEP), Nepal?
IndiGo Airlines, Nova Airline and four other airlines fly from Chandīgarh to Nepalganj Airport (KEP) hourly.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Chandigarh to Nepalganj via Delhi, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $180
Flights from Chandigarh to Nepalganj via Mumbai, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $310
Flights from Chandigarh to Nepalganj via Patna, Delhi, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $310
Flights from Chandigarh to Nepalganj via Lucknow, Delhi, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $250
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chandigarh to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $90
Flights from Chandigarh to Lucknow via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $90
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Chandigarh to Nepalganj via Delhi, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $180
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Chandigarh to Gonda Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4 - $21
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- $4 - $6
- Third AC (3A)
- $11 - $15
- Second AC (2A)
- $16 - $21
Train from Gonda Jn to Bahraich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $8
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- $1 - $2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4 - $6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6 - $8
- Phone
- 0172-2990216
- ctu-chd@nic.in
- Website
- chdctu.gov.in
Bus from Chandigarh to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4 - $15
- Schedules at
- chdctu.gov.in
- Phone
- 9415049606
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.com
Bus from Kaushambi to Sitapur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $13
- Schedules at
- onlineupsrtc.co.in
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