Birgañj to Bettiah by bus
Bettiah lies 44 km (28 mi) south-west of Birgañj, -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.
| Birgañj | Bettiah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 268,273 | 132,209 |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Bettiah are 15 min behind Birgañj right now, so a 1 h 3 min journey lands only 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bettiah
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.
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Staying in Bettiah
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Common questions
How far is Bettiah from Birgañj?
44 km (28 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Birgañj; by road roughly 54 km (34 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birgañj to Bettiah 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 Birgañj and Bettiah?
Bettiah is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Bettiah?
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.