Kathmandu to Lumbini bus ticket: 12-hour journey

A full day on the road from Kathmandu to Buddha's birthplace

A reserved seat on a tourist bus running from Kathmandu to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, covering 330 kilometers in 12 hours with two scheduled breaks for meals and rest. The bus departs Gongobu Bus Park at 7am (check-in at 6:30am), stops near Lumbini Garden where hotels cluster, and includes a comfortable folding seat, air conditioning and one bottle of mineral water per passenger.

The experience

The bus leaves Gongobu Bus Park at 7am sharp, a 10-minute drive from Thamel. The route runs south through Balaju, Kalanki, Malakhu, Mugling, Narayanghat, Nabalparasi, Butwal and Bhairawa before pulling into Lumbini Gate no. 5, positioned near Lumbini Garden where accommodation is easy to find. You'll have two scheduled stops along the way: one for a toilet break and another for lunch, giving you time to stretch and eat without the pressure of managing your own meals during the journey.

Your seat is a comfortable folding model with air conditioning throughout the bus. Each passenger gets one bottle of mineral water. After booking, the operator sends your bus name, number and assigned seat via WhatsApp, so you know exactly where to sit when you board. Infants can travel on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

What’s included

• Comfortable folding seat.
• air conditioning.
• one mineral water bottle per passenger.
• two stops for toilet and lunch breaks during the journey.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

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AgesAdult (8 to 90 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling solo or on a budget and can commit to a full day of shared bus travel departing early morning from central Kathmandu.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is it from Kathmandu to Lumbini?

The distance is approximately 330 kilometers, and the bus takes around 12 hours to cover it, including the two scheduled stops for toilet and lunch breaks.

What time does the bus leave Gongobu Park?

The bus departs at 7am, so you need to check in by 6:30am. Gongobu Bus Park is about 10 minutes' drive from Thamel.

Where does the bus drop you off in Lumbini?

The bus stops at Lumbini Gate no. 5, which is near Lumbini Garden, an area where hotels and guesthouses are readily available.

What's included in the ticket?

Your ticket covers the seat, air conditioning, two comfort stops with time for meals and rest, and one bottle of mineral water per passenger.

Can I bring an infant on this bus?

Yes, infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you prefer to book one separately.