There are 5 ways to get from Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane IXR - KTM
4h 53m$114–294Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Ranchi to Raxaul Jntrain 17433 / ...
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Bungamaticar
21h 5m$21–54Bus
- Take the bus from Ranchi to Gorakhpurbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
33h 11mDrive 637.9 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)car 637.9 km
9h 58m$82–118Train, drive, bus
- Take the train from Ranchi to Raxaul Jntrain
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Tandicar
- Take the bus from Tandi to Kathmandubus
23h 2m$26–59
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is to train and drive which costs $20 - $55 and takes 21h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM). However, there are services departing from Ranchi and arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport via Gorakhpur and N.A.C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 11m.
The distance between Ranchi and Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is 492 km. The road distance is 637.9 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) without a car is to bus which takes 33h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM), including transfers.
Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ranchi station.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 11m.
Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is 15 min ahead of Ranchi. It is currently 12:34 in Ranchi and 12:49 in Kathmandu Airport (KTM).
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranchi to Tribhuvan International Airport via Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur, Swoyambhu, and N.A.C in around 33h 11m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–470
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–29
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $3–5
- Third AC (3A)
- $9–12
- Second AC (2A)
- $13–17
- First Class (1A)
- $23–29
Train from Ranchi to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–29
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $3–5
- Third AC (3A)
- $9–12
- Second AC (2A)
- $13–17
- First Class (1A)
- $23–29
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9530045999
- Website
- gajrajbus.com
Bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–37
- Book at
- goibibo.com
- AC Sleeper
- $6–17
- Phone
- 9851084541 , 9851093998
- babaadventurenepal@gmail.com
- Website
- Baba Adventure
Bus from Tandi to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- Baba Adventure
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is 638 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Ranchi to Kathmandu Airport (KTM).
There are 1664+ hotels available in Kathmandu Airport (KTM).