| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kalki Sofa Seater | AC | 05:00 | 01:00 | $11.77 | |
Trisiddheshwori Rapti Yatayat Sewa | Legend Holidays AC | 05:30 | 17:30 | $11.77 | |
Himalayan Travel Leaders | Deluxe Sofa | 06:00 | 18:00 | $11.43 | |
Lord Krishna VIP Sofa Morning Service | 2x1 Sofa Seater | 06:45 | 16:45 | $10.16 | |
Trisiddheshwori Rapti Yatayat Sewa | Rapti Deluxe | 16:00 | 04:00 | $9.80 | |
Tulsipur AC | Air Suspension | 16:30 | 12:30 | $11.77 | |
Sikari Deluxe | Deluxe | 17:00 | 05:00 | $9.85 | |
Malika Kalika | Deluxe | 17:30 | 05:30 | $9.85 | |
Lord Krishna Vip Sofa | 2x1 Sofa Seater | 18:00 | 06:00 | $10.16 | |
Himalayan Travel Leaders | Deluxe Sofa | 18:30 | 06:30 | $11.43 | |
Golden Metro 2x2 Sofa Seater | Air Suspension | 19:00 | 05:00 | $8.70 | |
Mayur Sofa Sleeper Bus | Air Suspension | 20:25 | 16:25 | $11.77 | |
Tulsipur Queen Sleeper Bus | Air Suspension | 20:45 | 16:45 | $11.77 |
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Lumbini 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 Lumbini 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 650 km between Lumbini and Kathmandu.
Buses normally need between 8h and 13h hours to get to Kathmandu from Lumbini. 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, The Lions Den offers the fastest service. Buddha Express 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 Lumbini and Kathmandu remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Buddha Express and costs USD 10.35. A Baba Adventure Travels and Tours's ticket will set you back USD 10.35 on average.
| Cheapest Bus | $11 |
| Fastest Bus | 8h |
| Earliest Bus | 5:15 凌晨 |
| Latest Bus | 8:45 晚上 |
| Daily Bus Routes | 0 |
| Distance | 650 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Baba Adventure Travels and Tours, Buddha Express, Mayalu Express, Mountain, Sakura Holidays, The Lions Den |