Buses from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Buses from Kathmandu to Pokhara

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Kathmandu to Pokhara Destination Reviews

SH
12Go send me and email my bus got cancelled. I called the operator directly and it wasnt true. Almost booked a new bus. But it made the whole journey stressful as I didnt know who to trust. In the end the bus showed up. Operator was fine!
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus 2x2 Sofa Seater, Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus, Nov 30, 2025
AL
Good price and fast.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus Premium Sofa, New Road Travels and Tours (New Road Travels (Sofa Bus Nepal)), Nov 21, 2025
EK
The pictures of the bus did not match what it actually was. We were told that the pictures were of the night bus. Other than that, the ride was good and comfortable and even shorter than we expected.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus VIP Sofa, New Road Travels and Tours (New Road Travels (Sofa Bus Nepal)), Nov 15, 2025
GS
There was nothing to confirm I had chosen the right bus, other than someone on the street pointing it out to me. The bus left late, made many quick stops along the way to pickup and drop off items, and the only food provided was a small bag of corn crisps. Some people were chatting on their cellphones loudly or playing music videos.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus VIP Sofa Seater, Graceful Adventure Travel, Oct 31, 2025
F
The bus was not as good as in the picture. The tires were done already.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus Tourist AC, Rainbow Safari, Oct 20, 2025
AR
You pay for what you get. I paid for a sofa seat, still inexpensive given the ride lasted 8 hours. However, despite the large armchair, there was no legroom for such a long journey. The ride was rough, bumpy and unpleasant, but that’s the roads, and would be the same in any vehicle. There were 3 stops, 10 mins, 25 mins and 5 mins, at places where food and drink could be purchased and toilets used. This is the only other real alternative to flying. It’s a tenth of the price, but if you suffer travel sickness my advice: take the plane.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus VIP Sofa Seater, Graceful Adventure Travel, Oct 14, 2025
PJ
the gentleman who was in charge of hte booking was really great, our journey was cancalled due to landslides, he was happy to chat on whatsapp and got me on the next buses that ran, and was very friendly and professional. I would definitely book with him again
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus Deluxe Sofa, Himalayan Travel Leaders, Oct 8, 2025
JK
There’s bus stop change but no notice so embarrassed.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus VIP Sofa, Himalayan Travel Leaders, Oct 4, 2025
A
At times overcrowded to the point where one passanger had to stand during the trip (!). The worst part - the driver didn't want to take us to the final bus stand which was specifically mentioned in the ticket we bought.
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus Hiace, Nepal Micro Hiace, Sep 5, 2025
AN
The seats are comfortable with air conditioning, the staff is nice and we did several stop for toilet and lunch. But be sure about your boarding point and time and call them when you’re there. I was told a different bus number and the bus crossed my stop without picking me up. I had to go to the next stop by taxi, but they waited for me there. They’re nice, just be sure you have all information clearly!
Kathmandu to Pokhara, Bus Tourist bus, Desh Darshan Bus Sewa, Sep 4, 2025
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Kathmandu to Pokhara Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Dhaulagiri Hiace
Hiace
05:00
21:00
$6.34
AC Hiace
Hiace
05:30
13:30
$6.75
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus
2x2 Sofa Seater
06:00
13:00
$8.10
  4.2
Supreme Tours Bus from Bouddha
VIP Sofa Seater
06:20
15:20
$8.10
  3.0
Prithvi Rajmarga Bus
Mini Bus
06:40
14:40
$4.39
Land Himalayan Sofa Seater
VIP Sofa Seater
07:00
15:00
$9.45
  4.8
Desh Darshan Bus Sewa
Tourist bus
07:20
15:20
$8.10
  4.0
Shuva Adhikari Travels Bus From Bouddha
2x2 Sofa Seater
07:40
15:40
$8.10
  5.0
Shuva Adhikari Travels Bus From Bouddha
2x2 Sofa Seater
08:00
16:00
$8.10
  5.0
Pokhara Greyhound Sofa Seater Day Service
VIP Sofa Seater
08:20
16:20
$10.12
New Royal Pokhara Sofa Seater
2x1 Sofa Seater
08:40
16:40
$8.77
  2.0
Lotus Adventure Tours Day
AC
09:00
17:00
$6.75
Prithvi Rajmarga Bus
Mini Bus
09:20
17:20
$4.39
Lotus Adventure Tours Day
AC
09:40
17:40
$6.75
Lotus Adventure Tours Day
AC
10:00
18:00
$6.75
Lotus Adventure Travels and Tours
AC
10:20
18:20
$6.75
Prithvi Rajmarga Bus
Deluxe
10:40
18:40
$5.40
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus
2x2 Sofa Seater
11:00
18:00
$8.10
  3.9
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus
2x2 Sofa Seater
11:20
18:20
$8.10
  3.9
Prithvi Rajmarga Bus
Deluxe
11:40
19:40
$5.40

Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Facts about the bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Cheapest Bus$7
Fastest Bus6h
Earliest Bus5:30 AM
Latest Bus9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes127
Distance1100 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAgni, Baba Adventure, Baglung Bhagawati Hiace, Baniya Travels Night Bus, Blueline Travels, Dafe Air Bus, Dhaulagiri Hiace, Global Vacation, Greyhound, Holiday Adventure Vip Sofa, Intercity Adventure Offer, Koili Vip Sofa With Sleeper, Land Himalayan, Mns Adventures, Mustang Muktinath Yatayat, Myagdi Korala 2X2 Vip Sofa Seater, Nepal Micro Hiace, New Lotus Adventure, New Road Travels and Tours, New Royal Pokhara, Newroad Travels, Novel, Open Visit, Pokhara Greyhound, Pokhara Jagadamba Washroom, Prithvi Rajmarga Bus, Rainbow Adventure, Rainbow Safari, Reliable, Royal Syangja, Sanjog Travels B, Shuva Adhikari Travels, Shuva Jagadamba Travels, Srishti, Star Of Pokhara, Supreme Tours, Swift Holidays, Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus, Syangja Gandaki, Tahalka, Uttarganga Barah Yatayat, Visit Pokhara

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 6h. 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.

Kathmandu to Pokhara timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Kathmandu to Pokhara timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

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.