Driving from Biratnagar to Siliguri
Siliguri lies 119 km (74 mi) east of Biratnagar, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 145 km (90 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Biratnagar | Siliguri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 244,750 | 515,574 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Siliguri are 15 min behind Biratnagar right now, so a 1 h 49 min journey lands only 1 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Siliguri
Crossing from Nepal into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book car hire from Biratnagar to Siliguri
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Staying in Siliguri
Our booking partner lists 191 places to stay in Siliguri. Of the 121 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (76), and 3 are five-star. Across 53 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 12,135 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Siliguri from Biratnagar?
119 km (74 mi) in a straight line, east of Biratnagar; by road roughly 145 km (90 mi).
How long does it take to get from Biratnagar to Siliguri by car?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Biratnagar and Siliguri?
Siliguri is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Siliguri?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Siliguri?
Our booking partner lists 191 places to stay in Siliguri, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.