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How to get fromLukla to Tokyoby unknown, plane, train, ferry or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lukla to Tokyo by unknown, plane, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Travel to Tribhuvan International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train

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    1. Walk from Lukla to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)unknown
    2. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)planeKTM - NRT
    3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
    10h 18m

  2. Travel, ferry, drive

    1. Walk from Lukla to Busan Int'l portunknown
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Tokyocar
    4d 7h

  3. Travel to Tribhuvan International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Walk from Lukla to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)unknown
    2. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)planeKTM - HND
    13h 59m

  4. Travel to Tumlingtar, fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Walk from Lukla to Tumlingtar (TMI)unknown
    2. Fly from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Narita International Airport (NRT)planeTMI - NRT
    3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
    21h 40m

  5. Travel to Janakpur Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Walk from Lukla to Janakpur Airport (JKR)unknown
    2. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Narita International Airport (NRT)planeJKR - NRT
    3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
    15h 54m

  6. Travel to Phaplu Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Walk from Lukla to Phaplu Airport (PPL)unknown
    2. Fly from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Narita International Airport (NRT)planePPL - NRT
    3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
    22h 19m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Narita International Airport (NRT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥35,464Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lukla, Nepal and Tokyo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Lukla to Tokyo. However, you can travel to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Narita International Airport (NRT), walk to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station, then take the train to Tōkyō Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lukla to Tokyo via Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 4d 7h.

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