How To Reach Lumbini Nepal
Airways
The closest airport to Lumbini is at Bhairahawa, 22 km away. Bhairahawa Airport has regular flights to and from Kathmandu Airport, which in turn is accessible to more than 20 international airlines in Asia and the Middle East.
You can also reach Gorakhpur or Patna Airport and cover Lumbini after seeing many Buddhist Sector Tourist Sites in India.
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| Travel Option |
Details |
| By Air |
Fly to Gautam Buddha International Airport (Bhairahawa) – only 22 km from Lumbini. Flights from Kathmandu, Pokhara, etc. |
| By Road (Nepal) |
- From Kathmandu – 280 km via Butwal & Bhairahawa (8–10 hours).
- From Pokhara – 7–9 hours via Siddhartha Highway.
- From Chitwan – 4–6 hours by bus or taxi.
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| By Train (India) |
Reach Gorakhpur, then travel to Sunauli border and cross into Nepal. |
| By Road (India) |
From Gorakhpur, take a bus or taxi to the Sunauli border, then continue to Lumbini by local transport. |
| Crossing Border |
Sunauli–Bhairahawa is the most used border point. Open 24/7. Carry passport & visa (if required). |
| Local Transport |
From Bhairahawa, reach Lumbini via taxi, bus, or auto-rickshaw (30–45 mins). |
Railways:
The closest station would be Nautanwa, but the reliability of passenger trains is fairly inconsistent, and roadways, taxis in particular, would generally be a more prudent choice.
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Roadways:
Lumbini is approximately 6 hours away from Kathmandu and less than hour’s drive away from Bhairahawa. Buses from Bhairahawa to Lumbini leave at regular intervals, and are an option from Kathmandu as well.
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