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How to get fromManali to Kathmanduby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Kathmandu by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane MAA - KTM
    9h 3m
    $134–444

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Unnao Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Unnao Jn to Lucknowtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus bus
    2d 3h
    $15–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madhavaram bypass to Nampallybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Secunderabad to Gorakhpurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    2d 12h

  4. Drive  2,150.4 km

    1. Drive from Manali to Kathmanducar car 2,150.4 km
    32h 48m
    $275–397

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Gorakhpurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    2d 10h
    $19–124

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,772.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Air India Limited, Air India Express, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avurikollaimedu to Swoyambhu via Madhavaram Bypass, Madhavaram bypass, Nampally, Taj Tri Star, Secunderabad, Gorakhpur, and Gorakhpur in around 2d 12h.

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