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How to get fromKathmandu to Machhakholaby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Machhakhola by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)plane plane KTM - BHR
    2. Take the taxi from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Machhakholataxi taxi
    4h 13m
    $437–479

  2. Drive  139.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Machhakholacar car 139.3 km
    3h 3m
    $17–25

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu Machhapokhari to Timurebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Timure to Machhakholataxi taxi
    10h 28m
    $72–87

  4. Bus, taxi via Makaising

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Manakamanabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Manakamana to Machhakholataxi taxi
    2h 53m
    $77–92

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Machhakholataxi taxi 139.3 km
    3h 3m
    $100–130

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Machhakhola, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Machhakhola. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Bharatpur Airport (BHR), then take the taxi to Machhakhola. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Timure then take the taxi to Machhakhola.

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