What is the cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu?

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu is to train and bus and drive which costs $110 - $210 and takes 45h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu?

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu is to bus and fly which takes 10h 52m and costs $260 - $380.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Kathmandu?

The distance between Lanzhou and Kathmandu is 2053 km. The road distance is 2841.7 km.

How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu?

It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 2h 15m behind Lanzhou. It is currently 11:39 AM in Lanzhou and 9:24 AM in Kathmandu.

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Kathmandu?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Kathmandu is 2842 km. It takes approximately 36h 51m to drive from Lanzhou to Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1509+ hotels available in Kathmandu.

Lanzhou to Kathmandu - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Lanzhou, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane LHW - KTM
10h 52m
$264–374
Train to Xining, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xiningtrain
2. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane XNN - KTM
23h 33m
$101–446
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
3. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar
45h 41m
$118–208
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
3. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar
2d 8h
$143–190
Drive 2,841.7 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Kathmanducar 2,841.7 km
36h 51m
$364–525

Lanzhou (LHW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

21Weekly Planes

8h 45mAverage Duration

$182Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lanzhou to Kathmandu.

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Distance: 2,052.9 km
Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Lanzhou, China and Kathmandu, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Lanzhou to Kathmandu. However, you can take the bus to Lanzhou Airport, walk to Lanzhou (LHW) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanzhou to Kathmandu via Lhasa, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, and Zhangmu in around 45h 41m.

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