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There are 6 ways to get from Patna to Thamel by train, car, or plane

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Train, drive
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1. Take the train from Danapur to Raxaul Jn15516
2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Thamel
10h 3m
$21–53
Drive 332.8 km
1. Drive from Patna to Thamel332.8 km
5h 25m
$43–62
Train, drive to Janakpur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Danapur to Sitamarhi
2. Drive from Sitamarhi to Janakpur Airport (JKR)
3. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)JKR - KTM
8h 9m
$70–100
Train, drive via Tikabhairab
1. Take the train from Patna Jn to Raxaul Jn12546
2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Tikabhairab
11h 57m
$21–46
Train to Simara Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Danapur to Raxaul Jn
2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)SIF - KTM
9h 51m
$257–582
Train, drive to Rajbiraj, fly
1. Take the train from Danapur to Saraigarh Junction
2. Drive from Saraigarh Junction to Rajbiraj (RJB)
3. Fly from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)RJB - KTM
11h 2m
$39–266

Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

56Weekly Planes

25 minAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.4 km
Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Patna, India and Thamel, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Patna to Thamel. However, you can take the line 12333 train to Danapur, take the train to Raxaul Jn, then drive to Thamel. Alternatively, you can drive from Patna to Thamel in around 5h 25m.

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