Bettiah to Birgañj by bus
Birgañj lies 44 km (28 mi) north-east of Bettiah, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 54 km (34 mi) of road.
| Bettiah | Birgañj | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 132,209 | 268,273 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Birgañj are 15 min ahead of Bettiah right now, so a 1 h 3 min journey lands 1 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Birgañj
Crossing from India into Nepal: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (NPR); the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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Staying in Birgañj
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Common questions
How far is Birgañj from Bettiah?
44 km (28 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bettiah; by road roughly 54 km (34 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bettiah to Birgañj by bus?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bettiah and Birgañj?
Birgañj is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Birgañj?
The Rupee (NPR).
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.