Buses from Kathmandu to Pokhara from NPR 1,150 May 2026 ✅

Kathmandu to Pokhara Destination Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leila R

Overall was a good experience. We left Kathmandu approx at 7:20, reached Pokhara at 14:10. Part of our journey covered a new road, so it was without bumps. We made 3 bathroom stops and 1 breakfast stop for 25 minutes, but we stayed longer there. Breakfast was a mixed buffet, good enough. Bus was ok, everyone got 1 l of water. I booked thru 12go so couldn't choose a seat, but some people chose them. Seats were comfortable enough, don't recline, but plenty big. Pick up place was wrong on the map, but very close and you just have to say name of the company to find your bus, check 2+1 or 2+2 though. MnS adventure bus was at the start of the line of buses, so a bit of a walk with luggage. The journey went much better and faster than I expected.

Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus 2x1 VIP Sofa Seater, MnS Adventure, Mar 27, 2026

Devesh G

The bus was very comfortable and they gave us free water and some snacks. Also there were multiple stops for washroom, tea, coffee, etc. Staff was polite and nice. Seats were very nice.

Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus Deluxe Sofa, Himalayan Travel Leaders, Mar 17, 2026

Gowtham K

They suddenly asked us to come one hour before the departure time and they did not even inform us in prior. Bus was clean and seats were good. Staff could have informed us early.

Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus VIP Sofa, New Road Travels and Tours (New Road Travels (Sofa Bus Nepal)), Mar 17, 2026

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Kathmandu to Pokhara Bus Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Dhaulagiri Hiace	Hiace	05:00	21:00	$5.91
AC Hiace	Hiace	05:30	13:30	$6.30
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus	2x2 Sofa Seater	06:00	13:00	$7.56	4.2
Supreme Tours Bus from Bouddha	VIP Sofa Seater	06:20	15:20	$7.56	3.0
Prithvi Rajmarga	Mini Bus	06:40	14:40	$4.09
Land Himalayan Sofa Seater	VIP Sofa Seater	07:00	15:00	$8.82	4.8
Desh Darshan Bus Sewa	Tourist bus	07:20	15:20	$7.56	4.0
Shuva Adhikari Travels Bus From Bouddha	2x2 Sofa Seater	07:40	15:40	$7.56	5.0
Shuva Adhikari Travels Bus From Bouddha	2x2 Sofa Seater	08:00	16:00	$7.56	5.0
Pokhara Greyhound Sofa Seater Day Service	VIP Sofa Seater	08:20	16:20	$9.44
New Royal Pokhara Sofa Seater	2x1 Sofa Seater	08:40	16:40	$8.19	2.0
Lotus Adventure Tours Day	AC	09:00	17:00	$6.30
Prithvi Rajmarga	Mini Bus	09:20	17:20	$4.09
Lotus Adventure Tours Day	AC	09:40	17:40	$6.30
Lotus Adventure Tours Day	AC	10:00	18:00	$6.30
Lotus Adventure Travels and Tours	AC	10:20	18:20	$6.30
Prithvi Rajmarga Bus N	Deluxe	10:40	18:40	$5.04
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus	2x2 Sofa Seater	11:00	18:00	$7.56	3.9
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus	2x2 Sofa Seater	11:20	18:20	$7.56	3.9
Prithvi Rajmarga	Deluxe	11:40	19:40	$5.04

How to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Kathmandu to Pokhara tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Kathmandu to Pokhara?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Kathmandu to Pokhara depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

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

The estimate travel time from Kathmandu to Pokhara is about 7h. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Kathmandu and Pokhara may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

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

The ticket price from Kathmandu to Pokhara can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara

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Facts about the bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Cheapest Bus	$8
Fastest Bus	7h
Earliest Bus	6:20 AM
Latest Bus	7:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19
Distance	500 kilometers
Bus Companies	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

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