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How to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara
2 ways, 147 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 50m | ₨760–1,010 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 50m | ₨5,050–7,600 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 50m door to door. The straight-line distance is 147 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Kathmandu to Pokhara?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ₨760. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Pokhara from Kathmandu by road?
- About 208 km, roughly 3h 50m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₨760–1,010; tolls and parking are extra.