Kathmandu to Pokhara

Kathmandu to Pokhara

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Pokhara
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Kathmandu to Pokhara Destination Reviews

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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 Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Graceful Adventure Travel
SUV 3pax
Any time
+6h 30m
$140.00
Bus
Dhaulagiri Hiace
Hiace
05:00
21:00
$5.88
Bus
AC Hiace
Hiace
05:30
13:30
$6.26
Bus
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus
2x2 Sofa Seater
06:00
13:00
$7.52
  4.2
Bus
Supreme Tours Bus from Bouddha
VIP Sofa Seater
06:20
15:20
$7.52
  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
$8.77
  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
$9.39
Bus
New Royal Pokhara Sofa Seater
2x1 Sofa Seater
08:40
16:40
$8.14
  2.0
Flight
Yeti Airlines
Economy
09:00
09:25
$91.00
  5.0
Bus
Prithvi Rajmarga Bus
Mini Bus
09:20
17:20
$4.07
Bus
Lotus Adventure Tours Day
AC
09:40
17:40
$6.26
Bus
Lotus Adventure Tours Day
AC
10:00
18:00
$6.26
Bus
Lotus Adventure Travels and Tours
AC
10:20
18:20
$6.26
Flight
Yeti Airlines
Economy
10:40
11:05
$91.00
  5.0
Bus
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus
2x2 Sofa Seater
11:00
18:00
$7.52
  3.9
Bus
Swosthani Prithvi Sofa Bus
2x2 Sofa Seater
11:20
18:20
$7.52
  3.9

How to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara

When you want to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 345.21. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 7.49.

How far is Kathmandu from Pokhara?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Your trip will be a total of 311 miles (500 km). The flying distance is 221 miles (355 km).

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

The travel time from Kathmandu to Pokhara can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 10 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Pokhara Jagadamba Washroom: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 7.49 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 345.21.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Kathmandu to Pokhara:

  • Bus tickets - USD 7.49 to USD 16.95;
  • Plane tickets - USD 109.83 to USD 345.21;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 109.66 to USD 208.36.

How many trips per day are there between Kathmandu and Pokhara?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara depart during the day - there are approximately 77 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 06:20 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:30. There are 20 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Kathmandu to Pokhara any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 109.83.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara

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

Buses

Taking a bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 109.66.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 89% decided to go for a bus.
  • 8% users took a plane.
  • 3% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Facts about the transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport25m
Earliest Departure6:20 오전
Latest Departure7:30 오후
Departures per day111
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, Tahalka, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India, Vivaan Adventure, Yeti Airlines, Yeti Airlines, Yeti Airlines