Biratnagar to Katihar by bus
Katihar lies 106 km (66 mi) south of Biratnagar, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 9 min including stops, over roughly 130 km (81 mi) of road.
| Biratnagar | Katihar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 244,750 | 240,838 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Katihar are 15 min behind Biratnagar right now, so a 2 h 9 min journey lands only 1 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Katihar
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 buses from Biratnagar to Katihar
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Staying in Katihar
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Common questions
How far is Katihar from Biratnagar?
106 km (66 mi) in a straight line, south of Biratnagar; by road roughly 130 km (81 mi).
How long does it take to get from Biratnagar to Katihar by bus?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Biratnagar and Katihar?
Katihar is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Katihar?
The Rupee (INR).
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.