| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lokpriya AC Hiace | Hiace | 04:00 | 12:00 | $10.20 | |
New Koshi Deluxe Via Sindhuli | Deluxe | 05:00 | 17:00 | $9.88 | |
New Koshi Deluxe | Deluxe | 05:00 | 17:00 | $9.88 | |
Shakira AC Hiace | Hiace | 05:30 | 17:30 | $9.94 | |
One Plus Sleeper AirBus | 2x2 Sofa Seater | 11:00 | 00:00 | $10.84 | |
Google Ac Air Bus | AC | 15:00 | 03:00 | $10.84 | |
One Plus Sleeper AirBus | 2x2 Sofa Seater | 15:00 | 04:00 | $10.84 | |
Saugat AC Sofa Seatear | Sleeper | 15:00 | 03:00 | $11.47 | |
Saugat AC Sofa Seatear | Sleeper | 15:15 | 03:15 | $10.84 | |
Panch Pokhari Sofa Seater | 2x2 Sofa Seater | 15:30 | 03:30 | $10.20 | |
Sapana AC With Sofa | 2x2 Sofa Seater | 15:30 | 00:30 | $10.84 | |
Saugat AC Sofa Seatear | Sleeper | 15:30 | 03:30 | $11.47 | |
Saugat AC Sofa Seatear | Sleeper | 15:40 | 03:40 | $11.47 | |
Fifa AC Airbus | AC | 15:55 | 07:55 | $10.84 |
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Dharan to Kathmandu by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Dharan to Kathmandu a conscious and budget-friendly option.
Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.
Here is the list of operators serving the route: .
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 400 km between Dharan and Kathmandu.
Buses normally need between 8h and 16h hours to get to Kathmandu from Dharan. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.
On this route, Shakira AC Hiace offers the fastest service. One Plus Deluxe buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.
Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.
The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.
Anyway, travelling by bus between Dharan and Kathmandu remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by One Plus Deluxe and costs USD 10.52. A Birat Air Suspension's ticket will set you back USD 10.52 on average.
| Cheapest Bus | $11 |
| Fastest Bus | 8h |
| Earliest Bus | 5:00 AM |
| Latest Bus | 4:00 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 7 |
| Distance | 400 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Birat Air Suspension, New Koshi AC, New Koshi Deluxe Via Sindhuli, One Plus AC Hiace, One Plus Deluxe, One Plus Sleeper AirBus, Shakira AC Hiace |