There are 9 ways to get from Nepal to India by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane KTM - DEL
4h 26m₹5,279–13,158Bus via Kathmandu
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Delhibus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
28h 4m₹150–3,012Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Sagauli Jn to Delhitrain 19270
23h 31m₹2,217–6,830Bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tilabus
26h 53m₹3,002–3,122Drive 948.6 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Delhicar 948.6 km
14h 50m₹11,126–16,071Train to Purnea Airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Take the train from Jogbani to Purnia Jntrain
- Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane PXN - CCU
4h 44m₹5,016–17,602Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane KTM - CCU
5h 2m₹10,201–19,605Train to Bagdogra Airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Take the train from Jogbani to Baghdogratrain
- Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXB - CCU
10h 9m₹4,016–10,352Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to New Delhitrain 12555 / ...
29h₹1,022–6,500
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nepal to India is to bus via Kathmandu which costs ₹150 - ₹3,100 and takes 28h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Nepal to India is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nepal to India. However, there are services departing from Lainchaur and arriving at Yamuna Bazaar via Kathmandu Swoyambhu and Majnu Ka Tila Outer Ring Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 53m.
The distance between Nepal and India is 842 km. The road distance is 948.6 km.
The best way to get from Nepal to India without a car is to bus which takes 26h 53m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Nepal to India, including transfers.
Nepal to India bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
The best way to get from Nepal to India is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹3,000 - ₹3,200 and takes 26h 53m.
Nepal to India bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Delhi Majnu ka Tila station.
India is 15 min behind Nepal. It is currently 6:02 PM in Nepal and 5:47 PM in India.
What companies run services between Nepal and India?
Air India Limited, Nepal Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Asians Shina Tours & Travel operates a bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tila twice daily. Tickets cost ₹2,900–3,100 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–9,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–16,000
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–8,500
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–44,000
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–44,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–9,000
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–30,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sagauli Jn to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
Train from Jogbani to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Jogbani to Baghdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Gorakhpur to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- 9599757693
- asianshina@ymail.com
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Delhi Majnu ka Tila
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,100
- Schedules at
- http://www.asianshinabus.com/
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹2,900–3,100
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- info@dimts.in
- Website
- dtc.delhi.gov.in
Bus from Kathmandu to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–3,000
- Website
- https://dtc.delhi.gov.in
- Ordinary Buses
- ₹120–180
- AC Buses
- ₹240–340
- Airport Express Services
- ₹2,200–3,000
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,500
- Book at
- gajrajbus.com
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,600
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