Kathmandu to Pokhara

Kathmandu to Pokhara

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Kathmandu to Pokhara Schedule

Kathmandu to Pokhara Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
TravelODesk India Van 6pax Any time$ 160
Shuva Jagadamba Ac Deluxe 07:15 - 17:15NPR 1,000
Yeti Airlines Economy #YT-69109:10 - 09:35NPR 11,850
Buddha Air Economy #U461110:45 - 11:10NPR 12,984
Buddha Air Economy #U465313:20 - 13:45NPR 12,984
Buddha Air Economy #U461314:25 - 14:50$ 102.02
Uttar Ganga AC Ac Deluxe 16:00 - 05:00NPR 976
Dhaulagiri Yatayat Ac Deluxe 18:50 - 03:50$ 7.21
Shuva Jagadamba Super AC Deluxe 20:00 - 06:00NPR 1,067

Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Facts about the transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport25m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure8:15 PM
Departures per day39
Distance2 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBuddha Air, Desh Darshan Bus Sewa, Desh Darshan Night Service, Greyhound Night, Lotus Adventure Night, Lotus Adventure Tours Day, Lotus Adventure Travels and Tours, Myagdi Korala, Open Visit Nepal, Pokhara Jagadamba, Sanjog Travels, Sanjog Travels Night Service, Shuva Jagadamba, Shuva Jagadamba, Tahalka, TravelODesk India, Yeti Airlines

Kathmandu to Pokhara Destination Reviews

AR
Disappointing. Not a tourist bus, just a very old and dirty local bus. Obviously has no AC. Took us to Pokhara.
Bus Super AC Deluxe, Shuva Jagadamba, Dec 12, 2023
MK
As good as it gets in Nepal bus... which is a low bar.
Bus VIP Sofa Seater, Baba Adventure Sofa Seat, Dec 5, 2023
R
The bus was slightly less broken than the road. It’s not a highway, it’s a very rough track with landslides having damaged it all along its route. The road is being upgraded but it’ll be 2-5 years before it’s finished at a guess. We took 12 hours, not the advertised 7 hours. We experienced a blow out (fixed very quickly) and electrical failure. Pitch black, no lights for 45 minutes. The three stars are for the crew, especially the driver, who was excellent. I’d turn up at the bus station to get a better rate too. Watch out for dodgy insurance being auto added by 12GO. You have to select no to remove it as opposed to yes to include it. I tried to request a refund but the website didn’t work. Use 12GO as a guide then go local in my opinion.
Bus Ac Deluxe, Lotus Adventure Tours Day, Oct 6, 2023
C
The bus without AC , unconfortable . As it rained during the trip my two bags arrived full of mud . Driver and asssistant with very nice and helpfull actitude.
Bus Ac Deluxe, Lotus Adventure Tours Day, Apr 4, 2023
PJ
People from staff really nice and available, but the buses are not as the photos showed.
Bus VIP Sofa, Pokhara Jagadamba, Jan 26, 2023
S
Very good bus compared to most I've been in during my time in India and nepal. Takes 9 hours thou not 7 which wasn't a big deal
Bus VIP Sofa Seater, Open Visit Nepal, Dec 1, 2022
SV
A bit confused about allocated seat number vs actual seat numbering. Other than that everything was nice about this booking.
Bus Super Deluxe, Blue Sky Travel, Jun 6, 2022
CT
The trip was smooth. The bus was a little late.
Bus Ac Deluxe, Tahalka, Feb 1, 2021
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How to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Travelling between Kathmandu and Pokhara is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 158.61 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.00.

How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara. Flight will bring you to your destination in 25m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Pokhara.

How much does it cost to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara?

Travelling between Kathmandu and Pokhara can be as cheap as USD 8.00 if you opt for a Sanjog Travels Night Service bus and as expensive as USD 158.61 if you buy a TravelODesk India taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kathmandu and Pokhara ?

  • 19 from Kathmandu to Pokhara starting from 06:30 Kathmandu Airport until 20:15 Kathmandu Airport
  • 16 from Kathmandu to Pokhara starting from 06:40 Kathmandu until 20:00 Kathmandu
  • 4 from Kathmandu to Pokhara starting from 00:00 Kathmandu Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Kathmandu Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 98.08.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kathmandu and Pokhara

Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Kathmandu to Pokhara overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kathmandu and Pokhara

Desh Darshan Bus Sewa, Desh Darshan Night Service, Greyhound Night, Lotus Adventure Night, Lotus Adventure Tours Day, Lotus Adventure Travels and Tours, Myagdi Korala, Open Visit Nepal, Pokhara Jagadamba, Sanjog Travels, Sanjog Travels Night Service, Shuva Jagadamba, Shuva Jagadamba, Tahalka

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Kathmandu and Pokhara

TravelODesk India

What is the most popular transport to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 95% opted for a bus
  • 4% decided to fly
  • 1% Other