There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Surkhet by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Surkhet
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane KTM - SKH
2h 55m$65–328Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus
- Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Lucknow Jntrain
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Rupaidihabus
- Drive from Rupaidiha to Surkhetcar
21h 59mDrive 563.4 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Surkhetcar 563.4 km
9h 25m$72–104Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport, taxi
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane KTM - KEP
- Take the taxi from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Surkhettaxi
4h 1m$242–283Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Surkhet
- Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi
- Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Surkhet (SKH)plane SIF - SKH
4h 58m$191–727Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Rupaidihabus
- Drive from Rupaidiha to Surkhetcar
24h 18mBus, train, drive via Gorakhpur
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Lucknowtrain
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Rupaidihabus
- Drive from Rupaidiha to Surkhetcar
29h 1m
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Surkhet is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Surkhet is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $65 - $330.
The distance between Kathmandu and Surkhet is 410 km. The road distance is 563.4 km.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Kathmandu to Surkhet, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Surkhet is 563 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Kathmandu to Surkhet.
There are two+ hotels available in Surkhet.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Surkhet, Nepal?
Nova Airline and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) 4 times a day.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Surkhet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Simara Airport to Surkhet via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Surkhet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–180
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Lucknow Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–8
- First Class (1A)
- $9–13
Train from Gorakhpur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $5–8
- Second AC (2A)
- $8–10
- First Class (1A)
- $13–17
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- info@dimts.in
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Kathmandu to Faizabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- $1
- AC Buses
- $1–2
- Airport Express Services
- $9–13
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rupaidiha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rupaidiha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Rupaidiha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- 9599757693
- asianshina@ymail.com
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–37
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- $6–17
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Impala Travel Service
- Phone
- +977 1-4701549
- Website
- impala.com.np
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.