What is the cheapest way to get from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu?

The cheapest way to get from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu is to drive and bus which costs $22 - $50 and takes 24h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu?

The fastest way to get from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu is to drive and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $120 - $150.

How far is it from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu?

The distance between Rumtek Monastery and Kathmandu is 458 km. The road distance is 568.1 km.

How do I travel from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu without a car?

The best way to get from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 18h 38m and costs $45 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu?

Yes, the driving distance between Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu is 568 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Kathmandu.

Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu by car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Rumtek Monastery to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)
2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)BDP - KTM
3h 40m
$129–148
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Rumtek Monastery to Kakadvitta
2. Take the bus from Kakadvitta to Kathmandu Gongabu Buspark
24h 30m
$23–49
Taxi, train, drive
1. Take the taxi from Rumtek Monastery to New Jalpaiguri
2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Raxaul Jn
3. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmandu
16h 13m
$66–109
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Rumtek Monastery to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandu
18h 38m
$48–75
Drive 568.1 km
1. Drive from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu568.1 km
8h 59m
$73–105

Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

70Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.4 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Rumtek Monastery, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Rumtek Monastery to Kathmandu. However, you can drive to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to New Jalpaiguri, take the train to Raxaul Jn, then drive to Kathmandu.

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