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How to get fromKathmandu to Barbilby plane, train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Barbil by plane, train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane KTM - CCU
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Barbiltrain train
    13h 7m
    ₹12,264–32,546

  2. Bus, train via Siliguri

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Tatanagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Tatanagar Jn to Barbiltrain train
    37h 23m
    ₹983–6,400

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Muritrain train
    3. Take the train from Muri to Chaibasatrain train
    4. Take the train from Chaibasa to Barbiltrain train
    24h 53m
    ₹2,319–7,369

  4. Drive  836.8 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Barbilcar car 836.8 km
    13h 2m
    ₹10,177–14,700

  5. Fly to Veer Surendra Sai Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)plane plane KTM - JRG
    2. Take the train from Jharsuguda Jn to Manoharpurtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Manoharpur to Barbiltaxi taxi
    13h 50m
    ₹20,563–56,346

  6. Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane KTM - IXR
    2. Take the train from Ranchi to Muritrain train
    3. Take the train from Muri to Chaibasatrain train
    4. Take the train from Chaibasa to Barbiltrain train
    15h 17m
    ₹12,072–31,938

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Tatanagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Tatanagar Jn to Barbiltrain train
    38h 42m
    ₹1,223–8,100

Kathmandu to Barbil by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration37h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹983Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,064.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 7m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Barbil, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Barbil. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Jai Hind, take the subway to Noapara, take the subway to Girish Park, walk to Girish Park, take the bus to Howrah Station, walk to Howrah Jn, then take the train to Barbil. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Barbil via Raxaul Jn, Muri, and Chaibasa in around 24h 53m.

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