Transportation Options from India to Nepal
Nepal shares an open border with India, offering multiple convenient transportation options including flights, buses, and trains.
By Air (Fastest Option)
| Route |
Airlines |
Duration |
Approx Fare |
| Delhi to Kathmandu |
Air India, IndiGo, Nepal Airlines |
1.5 hours |
₹6,000-15,000 |
| Mumbai to Kathmandu |
IndiGo, Nepal Airlines |
2.5 hours |
₹8,000-18,000 |
| Kolkata to Kathmandu |
IndiGo, Druk Air |
1 hour 40 min |
₹5,500-12,000 |
By Bus (Most Economical)
- Major Routes:
- Delhi-Kathmandu (via Sunauli/Bhairahawa)
- Varanasi-Kathmandu (via Sunauli)
- Gorakhpur-Kathmandu (via Sunauli)
- Kolkata-Kathmandu (via Kakarbhitta)
- Travel Time: 12-36 hours depending on route
- Cost: 1,500-3,500 rupees (regular), 4,000-6,000 rupees
(luxury)
- Operators: Swagatam Travels, Shyamoli Travels, Greenline Tours
By Train + Bus Combination
| Train Route |
To Border |
Connecting Bus |
Total Time |
| Delhi-Gorakhpur |
Sunauli |
Sunauli-Kathmandu |
24-30 hours |
| Kolkata-Siliguri |
Panitanki |
Kakarbhitta-Kathmandu |
30-36 hours |
| Mumbai-Gorakhpur |
Sunauli |
Sunauli-Kathmandu |
36-40 hours |
Major Border Crossings
- Sunauli/Bhairahawa: Most popular for Delhi/Varanasi routes
- Kakarbhitta/Panitanki: For Eastern India/Sikkim/Darjeeling
- Raxaul/Birgunj: For Patna/Kolkata routes
- Banbassa/Mahendranagar: For Uttarakhand routes
Important Travel Tips
- Visa: Available on arrival for Indians (bring passport/ID proof)
- Currency: Indian rupees widely accepted but Nepali rupees preferred
- Best Season: October-November and February-April (avoid monsoon)
- Border Formalities: Complete immigration on both sides
India-Nepal Border Map
[Map would show major crossing points and connecting routes]
Private Vehicle Entry
| Document Required |
Validity |
Fee |
| Vehicle Registration |
Must be valid |
Free |
| Temporary Import Permit |
30 days (extendable) |
NPR 1,000 |
| Driver's License |
International/Indian |
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Domestic Connections in Nepal
- From Border to Kathmandu: Local buses, taxis, or pre-booked vehicles
- Pokhara/Patan/Bhaktapur: Connect via Kathmandu or direct buses
- Mountain Regions: Domestic flights from Kathmandu only