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

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Kathmandu is to bus and drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 22h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Kathmandu is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $310 - $650.

How far is it from Lhasa to Kathmandu?

The distance between Lhasa and Kathmandu is 635 km. The road distance is 925.3 km.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Lhasa to Kathmandu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lhasa and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 2h 15m behind Lhasa. It is currently 2:04 AM in Lhasa and 11:49 PM in Kathmandu.

Can I drive from Lhasa to Kathmandu?

Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Kathmandu is 925 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Lhasa to Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1503+ hotels available in Kathmandu.

Lhasa to Kathmandu - 5 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

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

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane LXA - KTM
2h 50m
$319–623
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
2. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar
22h 4m
$85–129
Drive 925.3 km
1. Drive from Lhasa to Kathmanducar 925.3 km
13h 14m
$119–171
Bus, drive via Budhanilkantha
1. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
2. Drive from Zhangmu to Budhanilkanthacar
22h 35m
$86–130
Bus, drive via Dhulikhel
1. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
2. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar
24h 58m
$91–135

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lhasa to Kathmandu.

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Distance: 635.2 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Lhasa to Kathmandu. However, you can take the taxi to Lhasa-Airport-LXA 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 bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Kathmandu via Zhangmu in around 22h 4m.

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