Kathmandu to Pokhara

Kathmandu to Pokhara

Kathmandu
Pokhara
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Kathmandu to Pokhara Destination Reviews

AO
Alina O
1 star. No security cameras. Cash stolen from my bag while on board. No help from staff. Unsafe bus. Do not recommend.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus 2x2 Sofa Seater, Shuva Jagadamba Travels, May 29, 2026
PK
Praveen K
They just stopped at 12 pm for 8 mins for snacks and the next stop was at 4 30pm for 15 mins. When i asked the bus guy he was not nice and told only 5 mins break! Wherez the lunch break!? No clear instructions!! I dint eat the whole day till 4 30 PM!!
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus 2x2 Sofa Seater, Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus, May 24, 2026
RK
Roy K
Good Bus and it stopped in two good restaurants
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus Euro 6 Luxury, Swift Holidays, May 24, 2026
M
Magdalena
It was easy, comfortable, widi and charging included, seemed well organised, tjey were helpful.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus 2x2 Sofa Seater, Shuva Jagadamba Travels, May 11, 2026
YG
Yola G
This journey was very good snd comfortable. I recommend
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus 2*1 VIP Luxury Sofa, Rainbow Adventure Travel (Rainbow Adventure & Travel), Apr 28, 2026
LC
Lorraine C
I took this ride based on other reviews and in my experience it could have been better. First off when I asked which bus they were they wouldn't say. I stood there asking the same person repeatedly until I saw my name in their list. Second, even though there was space on the bus to sit in a side seat, they put me to the back. It seems foreigners sit in the back despite what they pay, and despite them getting on at the start of the route. But in my case when another woman foreigner got on she was allocated the seat I requested. The guy who did this and had refused me spent much of the journey staring at me knowing, I believe, that he was in the wrong. 3rd, there was a break within an 40 minutes of the ride, then 3 more stops. Stops are good, but getting people to pee on the side of the road because you stayed too long elsewhere was not cool. And the lunch break was so long that all the passengers were outside looking for the drivers. The gist is, it could have been better. It was a bumpy ride on the backseat and they don't decline so if you pay for that, forget it. Thankfully the power sockets worked. The most important thing is they got us to our destination safe, only 30 minutes later than advertised and water was available. I guess the most epic part of the journey was when 2 foreigners made a run for 2 free seats a space ahead. The seat allocator shouted them out and to the back when 2 locals refused to look at the backseats as an alternative. Such drama equates to an adventure. I wish the company well...and anyone else who travels with them.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus Deluxe Sofa, Himalayan Travel Leaders, Apr 19, 2026
BW
Baerbel W
The van was supposed to leave Kathmandu at 1 p.m. I arrived at the bus stop at 12 p.m. and told the two staff members that I was going to grab something to eat and would be right back. I left my trolley with them behind the counter. Shortly after, I received a call from the driver asking where I was, and he ended by saying he’d be at the bus stop at 1 p.m. When I returned to the bus stop shortly after, my trolley was gone. The staff said it was already in the van, which would be back in five minutes. The van arrived more than forty minutes later. I suspect it had made a tour through Kathmandu to pick up more passengers, because when I booked the day before, almost all the seats had been available, and now the van was full. The trip took nearly two hours longer than indicated at the time of booking. The ride itself was fine; the driver and co-driver were super nice. There were a few breaks, and the van kept stopping along the way to look for more passengers to fill the empty seats whenever someone got off.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus Air Suspension AC, Mahanagar Yatayat EV Hiace, Apr 11, 2026
PC
Pietro C
Standard bus. They provide a bottle of water. Please follow the location provided in the PDF link, as the written address is incorrect.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus 2x1 VIP Sofa Seater, MnS Adventure, Apr 9, 2026
BS
Bernadett S
Everything was fine, they look after us to find the car and everything. It was a nice local experince.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus Hiace, Nepal Micro Hiace, Apr 8, 2026
MF
Marta F
The seats are actually quite comfortable. The ride is very bumpy. Fans only worked for the first 30 minutes then it became very hot. They stop every hour for the toilet and they turn the lights on and once they also started playing music. Also they had stopped for over half an hour.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus 2x1 Sofa With Sleeper, Royal Gorkhali, Mar 28, 2026
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Kathmandu to Pokhara Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Graceful Adventure Travel
SUV 3pax
Any time
+6h 30m
$140.00
Bus
Dhaulagiri Hiace
Hiace
05:00
21:00
$5.99
Bus
AC Hiace
Hiace
05:30
13:30
$6.38
Bus
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus
2x2 Sofa Seater
06:00
13:00
$7.66
  4.2
Bus
Supreme Tours Bus from Bouddha
VIP Sofa Seater
06:20
15:20
$7.66
  3.0
Flight
Yeti Airlines
Economy
06:40
07:05
$91.00
  5.0
Bus
Land Himalayan Sofa Seater
VIP Sofa Seater
07:00
15:00
$8.94
  4.8
Flight
Yeti Airlines
Economy
07:20
07:45
$91.00
  5.0
Flight
Yeti Airlines
Economy
07:40
08:05
$91.00
  5.0
Flight
Yeti Airlines
Economy
08:00
08:25
$91.00
  5.0
Bus
Pokhara Greyhound Sofa Seater Day Service
VIP Sofa Seater
08:20
16:20
$9.58
Bus
New Royal Pokhara Sofa Seater
2x1 Sofa Seater
08:40
16:40
$8.30
  2.0
Flight
Yeti Airlines
Economy
09:00
09:25
$91.00
  5.0
Bus
Prithvi Rajmarga Bus
Mini Bus
09:20
17:20
$4.15
Bus
Lotus Adventure Tours Day
AC
09:40
17:40
$6.38
Bus
Lotus Adventure Tours Day
AC
10:00
18:00
$6.38
Bus
Lotus Adventure Travels and Tours
AC
10:20
18:20
$6.38
Flight
Yeti Airlines
Economy
10:40
11:05
$91.00
  5.0
Bus
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus
2x2 Sofa Seater
11:00
18:00
$7.66
  3.9
Bus
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus
2x2 Sofa Seater
11:20
18:20
$7.66
  3.9

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 344.28 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 7.63.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 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 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 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 7.63 if you opt for a Pokhara Jagadamba Washroom bus and as expensive as USD 344.28 if you buy a Hahn Air Systems flight 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 ?

  • 79 from Kathmandu to Pokhara starting from 06:50 Kathmandu Airport until 19:30 Kathmandu Airport
  • 20 from Kathmandu to Pokhara starting from 06:20 Bhaktapur until 19:30 Shorakhutte Tourist Bus Station
  • 14 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 110.30.

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, Buddha Air, Hahn Air Systems, Shree Airlines, Yeti Airlines, Yeti Airlines, 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

Baba Adventure Travels and Tours, Graceful Adventure Travel, Himalayan Travel Leaders, Intercity Adventure Offer, Koili Vip Sofa With Sleeper, New Road Travels, Open Visit Nepal Travel and Tours, Pokhara Jagadamba Washroom, Rainbow Safari, Tahalka, Vivaan Adventure

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

Baba Adventure Travels and Tours, Graceful Adventure Travel, Himalaya Sky Travel and Adventure, TaxiBazaar, 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

  • 90% opted for a bus
  • 7% decided to fly
  • 3% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Facts about the transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport20m
Earliest Departure6:20 AM
Latest Departure7:30 PM
Departures per day113
Distance500 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBaba Adventure Travels and Tours, Buddha Air, Buddha Air, Graceful Adventure Travel, Hahn Air Systems, Himalaya Sky Travel and Adventure, Himalayan Travel Leaders, Intercity Adventure Offer, Koili Vip Sofa With Sleeper, New Road Travels, Open Visit Nepal Travel and Tours, Pokhara Jagadamba Washroom, Rainbow Safari, Shree Airlines, Tahalka, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India, Vivaan Adventure, Yeti Airlines, Yeti Airlines, Yeti Airlines