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There are 6 ways to get from Mangalore to Kathmandu by plane, car, train or bus

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Fly to Kathmandu  •  6h 22m

  1. Fly from Mangalore (IXE) to Kathmandu (KTM) IXE - KTM

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Train, bus  •  2 days 12h

  1. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station
  2. Take the train from VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station to Barhni
  3. Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Kathmandu Balaju

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Fly to Darbhanga, drive  •  10h 52m

  1. Fly from Mangalore (IXE) to Darbhanga (DBR) IXE - DBR
  2. Drive from Darbhanga to Kathmandu

Train, drive  •  2 days 6h

  1. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to New Delhi
  2. Take the train from New Delhi to Raxaul Jn
  3. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmandu

Bus, train  •  2 days 20h

  1. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru Kempegowda
  2. Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Gorakhpur
  3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Civil Mall, Kathmandu

Drive  •  35h

  1. Drive from Mangalore to Kathmandu 2430.5 km

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The most affordable way to get from Mangalore to Kathmandu is to train and bus, which costs ₹2,700 - ₹7,000 and takes 2 days 12h.

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The quickest way to get from Mangalore to Kathmandu is to fly which costs ₹11,000 - ₹27,000 and takes 6h 22m.

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The distance between Mangalore and Kathmandu is 1971 km. The road distance is 2430.5 km.

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The best way to get from Mangalore to Kathmandu without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs ₹2,700 - ₹7,000.

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It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Mangalore to Kathmandu, including transfers.

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There is no direct flight from Mangalore Airport to Kathmandu Airport. The quickest flight takes 9h 55m and has one stopover.

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Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Mangalore. It is currently 6:34 AM in Mangalore and 6:49 AM in Kathmandu.

Yes, the driving distance between Mangalore to Kathmandu is 2430 km. It takes approximately 35h to drive from Mangalore to Kathmandu.

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Himalaya, SalamAir, Flydubai and four other airlines offer flights from Mangalore Airport to Kathmandu Airport.

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There are 454+ hotels available in Kathmandu. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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Map of how to get from Mangalore to Kathmandu.
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  • Distance: 1970.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Mangalore, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited and six other airlines fly from Mangalore to Kathmandu hourly.

Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Website
goindigo.in
Flights from Mangalore to Kathmandu via Pune, Delhi
Ave. Duration
9h 55m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$150 - $350
Flights from Mangalore to Kathmandu via Mumbai
Ave. Duration
6h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $320
Flights from Mangalore to Kathmandu via Madras, Delhi
Ave. Duration
12h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $400
Flights from Mangalore to Darbhanga via Hyderabad
Ave. Duration
6h 15m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
$85 - $220
Flights from Mangalore to Darbhanga via Bengaluru, Hyderabad
Ave. Duration
7h 25m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
$90 - $220
Flights from Mangalore to Darbhanga via Pune, Kolkata
Ave. Duration
9h 15m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$110 - $260
Nepal Airlines
Website
nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Mangalore to Kathmandu via Mumbai
Ave. Duration
6h 20m
When
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$190 - $260
Flights from Mangalore to Kathmandu via Bengaluru
Ave. Duration
8h 55m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
$180 - $240
Flights from Mangalore to Kathmandu via Bengaluru, Mumbai
Ave. Duration
8h 15m
When
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$230 - $310
Flydubai
Website
flydubai.com
Flights from Mangalore to Kathmandu via Dubai
Ave. Duration
10h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$410 - $850
Spicejet
Website
spicejet.com
Flights from Mangalore to Darbhanga via Bengaluru
Ave. Duration
8h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$75 - $180
Air India Limited
Website
airindia.in
Flights from Mangalore to Kathmandu via Mumbai, Delhi
Ave. Duration
12h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $360
Himalaya
Website
himalaya-airlines.com
Flights from Mangalore to Kathmandu via Dubai
Ave. Duration
9h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $900
SalamAir
Website
salamair.com
Flights from Mangalore to Kathmandu via Muscat
Ave. Duration
11h 10m
When
Monday
Estimated price
$380 - $800
Train operators
Indian Railways

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.

Contact Details
Phone
14646
Email
care@irctc.co.in
Website
indianrail.gov.in
Train from Mangalore Jn to New Delhi
Ave. Duration
34h
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$11 - $50
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$11 - $15
Third AC (3A)
$28 - $35
Second AC (2A)
$40 - $50
Train from New Delhi to Raxaul Jn
Ave. Duration
17h 20m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$5 - $25
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$5 - $7
Third AC (3A)
$14 - $18
Second AC (2A)
$20 - $25
Train from Mangalore Jn to VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station
Ave. Duration
33h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$9 - $45
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$9 - $13
Third AC (3A)
$25 - $35
Second AC (2A)
$35 - $45
Train from VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI station to Barhni
Ave. Duration
11h 7m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$3 - $17
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$3 - $5
Third AC (3A)
$9 - $12
Second AC (2A)
$13 - $17
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Gorakhpur
Ave. Duration
43h 15m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$12 - $55
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
$12 - $16
Third AC (3A)
$30 - $40
Second AC (2A)
$40 - $55
Bus operators
Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours & Travels
Phone
076-550257/9857039522/9857010113/9841560113
Website
namastekapilvastubus.com
Bus from Krishnanagar to Kathmandu Balaju
Ave. Duration
13h 25m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$18
Schedules at
namastekapilvastubus.com
KSRTC
Phone
080-26252625
Website
ksrtc.in
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru Kempegowda
Ave. Duration
8h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$5 - $13
Schedules at
ksrtc.in
Standard
$5 - $11
Shubham Travels
Website
shubhamtravel.in
Bus from Gorakhpur to Civil Mall, Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
14h 35m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$30
Schedules at
shubhamtravel.in
Book at
12go.asia

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The best way to get from Mangalore to Mangalore Airport is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ₹270 - ₹330.

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