Shared Tourist Bus Transfers from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- The best value way to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara (or book a Pokhara to Kathmandu transfer if you’re traveling in the other direction)
- Admire the changing scenery from the comforts of your seat
- With two refreshment stops along the way, stretch your body and buy additional provisions en route to Pokhara
- The bus departs daily from a centrally located tourist bus station in Kathmandu and the trip ends near Lake Phewa in Pokhara
- Upgrade to the Deluxe service to enjoy onboard snacks and refreshments, buffet lunch en route, reclining chairs and a fully air-conditioned coach
Package options
Standard
Deluxe
What to expect
The trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 8-10 hours long (yes, you read that right!) and we all know just how tiring long-haul transfers can be! No need to worry, because now you can enjoy a comfortable journey from Kathmandu to the beautiful city of Pokhara via a tourist bus for an affordable price. No wonder this is recognized as one of the best ways to travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara! For just a little bit more, you can sit back and relax in a spacious tourist bus while enjoying the changing sceneries. You'll also stop over at two tourist stopovers for breakfast and lunch so you definitely won't go hungry - and as an added bonus, you'll get to see other sights of Nepal along the way! If you want to go the extra mile, upgrade to deluxe and enjoy a lunch buffet, reclining chairs, free wifi on board, and an air conditioned bus - what more can you possibly ask for? Pro tip: be there at least 30 minutes before departure time (7:00am) because the buses leave on time, and you'll have to wait for another day if you miss it.




Good to know
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Redemption information
- Proceed to the tourist bus station located at Swayambhu Marg. You will see a line of buses along the street
- For standard package, look for the bus company "Global Vacation Travel & Tours"
- For deluxe package, look for the bus company "Travel Nepal Bus". The names are displayed on the front window of the bus (in rare circumstance that this bus company is not used, the operator will provide you with the replacement bus company's name via email)
- Departure time: 7:00
- You are required to be at the bus station 30 minutes before departure time
- Journey duration: approximately 8-9 hours
- Please present either a printed or a mobile voucher to the bus driver
Voucher Validity
- Use your voucher at the selected date and time
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Reviews
The bus seats are comfortable. We left on the dot and arrived in Pokhara after 9 hours. The road is very bumpy tho so you have to take note of that. We had several stops so you’ll never get hungry.
Overall, the bus is comfortable with A/C and frequent toilet / coffee breaks for the long journey. The road however was so bad that the whole journey is very bumpy.
There were a lot of rest stops, which was helpful! It was nice that the toilets along the way were free to use. At each rest stop, you could buy hot drinks, snacks, sweets, etc. I was able to buy enough food for a slightly longer lunch break. The bus shook quite a bit, so I had to be careful not to drop my luggage.
As stated in the product composition, 1L of bottled water and a buffet lunch were provided, and the lunch was quite delicious. The sofa was very soft, so I stayed for 8 hours without difficulty. The staff kindly guided us through everything without any difficulties. I am satisfied.
I recently took a tourist bus to Pokhara and had a fantastic experience. The journey was impressively safe, even on the off-road sections, which can often be bumpy. The bus itself was quite comfortable, with spacious seats that made the long trip enjoyable. We also had ample time for breaks, including toilet stops and a leisurely lunch, which allowed us to stretch our legs and recharge. Overall, I highly recommend this bus service for anyone traveling to Pokhara—it combines comfort with reliability, making for a pleasant trip.
The chairs were nice and plush. Stopping at rest stops about 4 times in between made it not boring, which was great. However, the Klook reservation voucher didn't have a seat number and the driver didn't seem to understand the voucher very well.
The bus ride itself was comfortable, and I was satisfied with the rest stops and lunch along the way. However, please note that due to the poor road conditions in Nepal, it can take more than 10 hours instead of the expected 8-9 hours. We were driving smoothly for a while, but a traffic jam caused us to spend over 3 hours on a 2km stretch, ultimately taking us 11 and a half hours to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
I boarded the Global Vacation Bus and even though I booked a standard seat, it was so plush, nice, and comfortable! The price was also low, I'll definitely use it again next time.
The luxury car was very clean and considered new. In fact, the distance was not that far. It was just that the road conditions were so bad that it only took 8-10 snacks to travel. Moreover, we had to be in the last row. The Chinese food was not in a four-star hotel. After eating at the rest stop, we finally arrived in Pokhara successfully, but the journey was a bit difficult (make sure to take motion sickness pills)!
I booked and traveled comfortably. However, please note that it's not a buffet. It's more like a self-serve dal bhat. It's not a 4-star hotel buffet, just dal bhat, and locals eat it for even less... Just so you know before you go.
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