Pokhara to Kathmandu

Pokhara to Kathmandu

Pokhara
Kathmandu
Thu, Oct 15
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Pokhara to Kathmandu Destination Reviews

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Abdalhamid
They canceled the trip
Pokhara to Kathmandu, Bus 2*1 VIP Luxury Sofa, Rainbow Adventure Travel (Rainbow Adventure & Travel), Oct 11, 2026
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Elise
We had a very good experience on our bus journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu. The seats were much more comfortable than those of the company we used on the way there, which made the long journey much more pleasant. Water was available throughout the trip, and we had a fairly long break to stop and have something to eat, as well as a few other stops to use the toilets. Everything was well organised and the journey went very smoothly.
Pokhara to Kathmandu, Bus 2*1 VIP Luxury Sofa, Rainbow Adventure Travel (Rainbow Adventure & Travel), Sep 20, 2026
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Martijn V
Ride was smooth and fine... till the flooding happened and we needed to go back to pokhara.
Pokhara to Kathmandu, Bus 2*1 VIP Luxury Sofa, Rainbow Adventure Travel (Rainbow Adventure & Travel), Aug 27, 2026
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Sandra P
Bus, departure time and arrival location all not as described when I booked the ticket. Not a problem if it was communicated clearly, the bus ride itself was fine, but I don't want to wait 1,5 hour at 6:30 in the morning for no reason and be dropped of at another location. Busses are not allowed to stop at Sorakhutte anymore so they need to change that online.
Pokhara to Kathmandu, Bus VIP Sofa, New Road Travels and Tours (New Road Travels (Sofa Bus Nepal)), Jun 30, 2026
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Clarence E
Great experience. A representative from the bus company contacted me on the day itself with instructions on how to get ready to board the bus. Room for improvement: if possible to inform the passengers about the name of the bus company and bus number ahead of time, so that it can be communicated to the chief supervisor at the Bus Park for alignment 😉
Pokhara to Kathmandu, Bus VIP Sofa, Himalayan Travel Leaders, Jun 9, 2026
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Darren T
Seats are slightly small due to the 2x2 configuration. However, it is comfy, and there is water and a small packet of peanuts provided. Did not try to use the washroom.
Pokhara to Kathmandu, Bus Premium Sofa Seat With Washroom, Baniya Travels, Jun 6, 2026
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Lok Y
The design of the seats does not make sense at all - there is zero support for the neck/ waist, and the space is too narrow for legs to fit in - once anyone tried to incline their chair, your legs would suffer. Comparing to the Rainbow one that we took to Pokhara, this long journey was a suffering on.
Pokhara to Kathmandu, Bus 2X1 Extra Large Sofa, Swift Holidays, Jun 5, 2026
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Luca C
The WiFi was not working on the whole trip
Pokhara to Kathmandu, Bus 2x1 VIP Sofa Seater, MnS Adventure, May 16, 2026
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Lochlainn G
Overall experience was fantastic, I definitely recommend going with them!
Pokhara to Kathmandu, Bus Deluxe Sofa, Himalayan Travel Leaders, May 15, 2026
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Sinchai A
The service was excellent and very attentive. Traveling by bus around Nepal was very convenient thanks to great communication and constant updates on the journey. Before each trip in Nepal, they sent confirmation tickets, and some companies even arranged for someone to pick us up and escort us to the bus. It was a truly exceptional and memorable service in Nepal.
Pokhara to Kathmandu, Bus VIP Sofa, Himalayan Travel Leaders, May 2, 2026
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Pokhara to Kathmandu Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TravelODesk India
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+7h
$128.00
Bus
AC Hiace
Hiace
05:30
13:30
$6.33
Bus
AC Hiace
Hiace
06:00
14:00
$6.33
Flight
Buddha Air
Economy
06:30
06:55
$98.19
Flight
Buddha Air
Economy
06:50
07:15
$98.19
Bus
MnS Adventures Morning Tourist Sofa
2x1 Sofa Seater
07:10
15:10
$10.13
Bus
Rainbow Safari
Tourist AC
07:30
14:30
$8.51
  5.0
Bus
New Lotus Adventure Vip Sofa Day Service
2X2 VIP Tourist Sofa Bus
07:46
15:46
$7.60
Bus
Lotus Adventure Sofa Seater Day Bus
VIP Sofa Seater
08:05
16:05
$10.13
Bus
New Lotus Adventure Vip Sofa Day Service
2X2 VIP Tourist Sofa Bus
08:22
16:22
$7.60
Bus
Prithvi Rajmarga
Deluxe
08:40
16:40
$5.06
  3.0
Bus
Prithvi Rajmarga
Deluxe
09:00
17:00
$5.06
  3.0
Bus
Prithvi Rajmarga
Deluxe
09:20
17:20
$5.06
  3.0
Bus
Lotus Adventure Travels and Tours
AC
09:37
17:37
$6.33
Bus
Prithvi Rajmarga
Deluxe
09:55
17:55
$5.06
  3.0
Bus
Holiday Adventure Vip Sofa
Tourist bus
10:15
18:15
$7.60
Bus
Agni Bus
2x2 Sofa Seater
10:40
18:40
$6.33
Bus
Baniya Travel Morning AC Tourist Sofa Bus
VIP Sofa Seater
11:00
19:00
$7.60
Bus
Lotus Adventure Travels and Tours
AC
11:20
19:20
$6.33
Bus
MnS Adventures
2x1 VIP Sofa Seater
11:45
19:45
$10.13

How to get from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Travelling between Pokhara and Kathmandu 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 13.16 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 9.50.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 hours to travel between Pokhara and Kathmandu depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Pokhara and Kathmandu. Flight will bring you to your destination in 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 30m to reach Kathmandu.

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

Travelling between Pokhara and Kathmandu can be as cheap as USD 9.50 if you opt for a Swift Holidays bus and as expensive as USD 13.16 if you buy a Swift Holidays Bus 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 Pokhara and Kathmandu ?

  • 11 from Pokhara to Kathmandu starting from 07:00 Pokhara until 19:30 Pokhara

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

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 Pokhara to Kathmandu, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 110.42.

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 Pokhara and Kathmandu

Buddha Air, Shree Airlines, Yeti Airlines, Yeti Airlines, Yeti Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu 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 Pokhara and Kathmandu

Baba Adventure, Sakura Holidays, Swift Holidays

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 Pokhara and Kathmandu

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 Pokhara to Kathmandu?

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

  • 67% opted for a bus
  • 24% decided to fly
  • 9% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Facts about the transport from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport20m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure7:30 PM
Departures per day11
Distance212 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBaba Adventure, Baba Adventure Travels and Tours, Buddha Air, Graceful Adventure Travel, Himalaya Sky Travel and Adventure, Sakura Holidays, Shree Airlines, Swift Holidays, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India, Yeti Airlines, Yeti Airlines, Yeti Airlines