How to Travel to Tansen, Palpa By Bus (Tickets, Prices)
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Tansen remains one of the less visited places by foreign tourists in Nepal but it is a charming town with many activities to do.
Tansen is located in the Palpa District, in the south-west of Nepal. Despite the distance, Tansen is well-connected by daily buses from all major cities in Nepal.
Tansen is 300 km from Kathmandu by road. The bus from Kathmandu to Tansen takes around 14 hours and costs Rs. 1,300. While, the distance from Pokhara to Tansen is 123 km. The bus from Pokhara to Tansen takes around 6 hours and costs Rs. 800.
How to Travel to Tansen, Palpa
Tansen can be reached by AC/Deluxe buses from Kathmandu and Pokhara. It is located close to Butwal, so if you are staying in a place in the southern part of Nepal and you can catch a bus to Butwal, it is possible to travel from Butwal to Tansen.
It is also an option to fly to Bhairahawa and then take a local bus from Bhairahawa to Tansen. The flight takes about 30 minutes and then the bus from Bhairahawa to Tansen takes around 2-3 hours.
How to Travel from Kathmandu to Tansen, Palpa
Tansen is 300 km from Kathmandu by road and there are daily buses that connect the two places. The bus takes around 14 hours to get from Kathmandu to Tansen and the bus ticket costs Rs. 1,300.
Usually, there are two buses that go from Kathmandu to Tansen per day: one in the morning at 6:30 am and one in the evening around 7 pm. The bus to Tansen leaves from the Gongabu Bus Park (also called as the Naya Bus Park) in Kathmandu.
The buses running between Kathmandu and Tansen are AC/Deluxe buses and there are no sofa seat type of tourist buses on this route.
Kathmandu to Palpa Distance
Tansen, Palpa is 300 km from Kathmandu by road and it takes around 14 hours to get there by bus.
Kathmandu to Tansen, Palpa Bus
Usually, there are two buses going from Kathmandu to Tansen per day: one in the morning at 6:30 am and one in the evening around 7 pm.
The buses are usually AC/Deluxe buses and there are no sofa seat type of tourist buses on this route.
Kathmandu to Tansen, Palpa Bus Ticket Price
The bus ticket from Kathmandu to Tansen, Palpa costs Rs. 1,300.
How to Travel from Pokhara to Tansen, Palpa
Tansen is 123 km from Pokhara by road and it takes around 6 hours to get there by bus. The bus ticket from Pokhara to Tansen costs Rs. 800.
There is a bus that goes from Pokhara to Tansen once a day, leaving at 8:30 am. There are no tourist buses operating on this route, rather the AC/Deluxe type of buses.
The bus to Tansen leaves from the Tourist Bus Park in Pokhara. The Tourist Bus Park is maximum 30 minutes walk from Lakeside. There are also lots of taxis in Lakeside early morning so you can also easily get a taxi to the bus park.
Pokhara to Palpa Distance
Tansen is 123 km from Pokhara by road and it takes about 6 hours to get to Tansen by bus.
Pokhara to Tansen, Palpa Bus
There is a bus that goes once a day from Pokhara to Tansen, leaving at 8:30 am. There are no tourist buses operating on this route, only the AC/Deluxe type of buses.
Pokhara to Tansen, Palpa Bus Ticket Price
The bus ticket from Pokhara to Tansen costs Rs. 800.
How to Travel from Chitwan to Tansen, Palpa
There are no direct buses from Chitwan to Tansen. Most tourists stay in Sauraha when visiting Chitwan and if you plan to go to Tansen from Chitwan, you will have to take two buses.
First, you will have to take a local bus from Sauraha to Bharatpur or Butwal. Then, change to another bus to Tansen.
From Sauraha to Bharatpur, it takes about 1.5 hours by bus. Then, from Bharatpur to Tansen, it takes about 6 hours. There are only AC/Deluxe buses going on this route. There is no option to book a tourist bus.
In Sauraha, you will have to take a bus from the Tourist Bus Station. Then, once in Bharatpur, change buses at the Bharatpur Bus Park.
Alternatively, you can also take a bus from Sauraha to Butwal, and take a local bus from Butwal to Tansen.
Chitwan to Palpa Distance
Tansen is 176 km from Sauraha (Chitwan).
Chitwan to Tansen, Palpa Bus
Most tourists stay in Sauraha when visiting Chitwan and there is no direct buses from there. First, you will have to take a local bus from Sauraha to Bharatpur or Butwal. Then change to another bus to Tansen.
From Sauraha to Bharatpur, it takes about 1.5 hours by bus. Then, from Bharatpur to Tansen, it takes about 6 hours. There are only AC/Deluxe and local buses going on this route. There is no option to book a tourist bus.
How to Travel from Butwal to Tansen by Bus
Tansen and Butwal are very close to each other, only about 40 km away. There are local buses that go between the two towns every 30 minutes. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and costs Rs. 150.
The bus to Tansen goes from the Butwal Bus Park.
Buses in Nepal
There are no tourist buses going to Tansen, only Deluxe/AC buses. Nepal has mountainous roads so in many cases, bus travel in Nepal can take up the whole day.
The Deluxe/AC buses are not as comfortable as the tourist buses but they are still not too bad. Sometimes, the Deluxe/AC buses are almost as good as the tourist buses. (Except for the sofa seat tourist buses, which are the most comfortable!)
As the bus journeys can take long hours, sometimes, even the tourist buses can feel uncomfortable. This is due to the bumpy roads and long hours on the bus.
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How to Buy the Bus Ticket to Tansen, Palpa
If it’s your first time in Nepal, the easiest way to get a bus ticket is if you buy it at a travel agency or ask your hotel to arrange it for you.
Travel Agency: There are many travel agencies in big cities in Nepal (Kathmandu, Pokhara, Sauraha/Chitwan) selling tourist bus tickets. It is quick and easy to buy the bus ticket through an agency. The bus ticket bought from travel agencies is a little bit more expensive as they also add commission to the price but it is generally the most convenient option.
At Your Hotel: Most of the hotels can also arrange a bus ticket for you. Just ask at the reception and they will be able to get the bus ticket for you.
Online on BusSewa: It is also possible to buy bus tickets online on BusSewa.com. The platform is easy to use and you can pay for the ticket with an international bank card. It is usually best to just buy the bus ticket 1-2 days ahead of travel and here you can read my tips and tricks for booking bus tickets online in Nepal.
Browsing Bus Tickets Online in Nepal
If you just want to browse bus tickets online, you can also use BusSewa.com. BusSewa is a great platform and easy to use. You can use it to browse bus schedules, tickets and prices, even if at the end you prefer to buy the bus ticket from a travel agency in person.
Hotels in Tansen, Palpa
Tansen is known for its great homestays, and here are my top 2 recommendations:
Things to Do in Tansen, Palpa
Tansen, Palpa remains as one of the hidden gems in Nepal that is less visited by foreign tourists. Nevertheless, the town has so much to offer, here are some of the best things to do in Tansen:
- Hike to Shreenagar Hill and the Tansen View Tower
- Visit Rani Mahal (the “Taj Mahal of Nepal”)
- Visit coffee farms
- Try Palpali food
Nepal Transport Guide
Looking for information on how to get to other destinations in Nepal? Check out my transport guides:
- How to Get from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- How to Get from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- How to Get from Pokhara to Chitwan
- How to Get from Chitwan to Pokhara
- How to Get from Kathmandu to Chitwan
- How to Get from Chitwan to Kathmandu
- How to Get to Bardia National Park
- How to Get to Bandipur
- How to Get to Janakpur
- How to Get to Lumbini
- How to Get to Gorkha
- How to Get to the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
FAQs: How to Travel to Tansen
In which district is Tansen?
Tansen is located in the Palpa District of Nepal. You will find that the town of Tansen is also often referred to as Palpa.
Tansen and the Palpa District are located in the Hilly Region of Nepal. They say Tansen has pleasant weather all throughout the year: not too hot during the monsoon and not too cold during the winter.
How far is Palpa from Kathmandu by bus?
Tansen, Palpa is 300 km from Kathmandu by road and it takes around 14 hours to get there by bus.
From Kathmandu, there is one bus that goes in the morning and another one that goes in the evening.
How far is Palpa from Pokhara by bus?
Tansen, Palpa is 123 km from Pokhara and takes around 6 hours to get there by bus. There is only one bus daily that operates between Pokhara and Tansen, leaving Pokhara at 8:30 am.
How much is the bus ticket from Kathmandu to Tansen (Palpa)?
The price of the bus ticket from Kathmandu to Tansen (Palpa) costs Rs. 1,300. This price is for AC/Deluxe type of buses, there is no tourist, sofa seat type of buses going to Tansen.
Conclusion
Tansen is located in the Palpa District, in the south-west of Nepal. Despite the distance, Tansen is well-connected by daily buses from all major cities in Nepal.
Tansen is 300 km from Kathmandu by road. The bus from Kathmandu to Tansen takes around 14 hours and costs Rs. 1,300. While, the distance from Pokhara to Tansen is 123 km by road. The bus from Pokhara to Tansen takes around 6 hours and costs Rs. 800.
It is also an option to fly to Bhairahawa and then take a local bus from Bhairahawa to Tansen. The flight takes about 30 minutes and then the bus to Tansen takes around 2-3 hours.
