There are 6 ways to get from Delhi to Thamel by plane, bus, train, 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- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane DEL - KTM
4h 28m$56–122Bus via Kathmandu
cheapest- Take the bus from Delhi to Kathmandubus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
29h 13m$1–35Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus
26h 35m$32–34Train, drive
- Take the train from Sahibabad to Raxaul Jntrain 15274
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Thamelcar
27h 36m$24–76Drive 953.2 km
- Drive from Delhi to Thamelcar 953.2 km
14h 52m$122–176Train, bus
- Take the train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Barhnitrain 12572
- Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Kathmandu Balajubus
27h 26m$21–53
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Thamel is to bus via Kathmandu which costs $1 - $40 and takes 29h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Thamel is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $55 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Thamel. However, there are services departing from Hanuman Mandir / Yamuna Bazar and arriving at Lainchaur via Delhi Majnu ka Tila and Swoyambhu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.
The distance between Delhi and Thamel is 847 km. The road distance is 953.2 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Thamel without a car is to bus which takes 26h 35m and costs $32 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Delhi to Thamel, including transfers.
Delhi to Thamel bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Delhi Majnu ka Tila station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Thamel is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32 - $35 and takes 26h 35m.
Delhi to Thamel bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
Thamel is 15 min ahead of Delhi. It is currently 7:22 AM in Delhi and 7:37 AM in Thamel.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Thamel, Nepal?
Nepal Airlines, Air India Limited, and four other airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Asians Shina Tours & Travel operates a bus from Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhu 4 times a day. Tickets cost $32–34 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–400
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sahibabad to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $5–6
- Third AC (3A)
- $12–16
- Second AC (2A)
- $18–23
- First Class (1A)
- $30–40
Train from Anand Vihar Terminal to Barhni
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $4–5
- Third AC (3A)
- $10–13
- Second AC (2A)
- $14–19
- First Class (1A)
- $24–35
- Phone
- 9599757693
- asianshina@ymail.com
Bus from Delhi Majnu ka Tila to Kathmandu Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $32–34
- Schedules at
- http://www.asianshinabus.com/
- A/C Sleeper
- $32–34
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- namastekapilvastubus.com
Bus from Krishnanagar to Kathmandu Balaju
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17
- Website
- https://namastekapilvastubus.com/customer/namastekapilvastu.xhtml
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- info@dimts.in
- Website
- dtc.delhi.gov.in
Bus from Delhi to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- $1–2
- AC Buses
- $2–4
- Airport Express Services
- $24–35
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Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Thamel is 953 km. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Delhi to Thamel.
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