Chattogram to Butwāl by bus
Butwāl lies 1,033 km (642 mi) north-west of Chattogram, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 46 min including stops, over roughly 1,260 km (783 mi) of road.
| Chattogram | Butwāl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Nepal |
| Population | 3.9 million | 195,054 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Butwāl are 15 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 18 h 46 min journey lands only 18 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Butwāl
Crossing from Bangladesh into Nepal: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (NPR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; 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 Butwāl
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Common questions
How far is Butwāl from Chattogram?
1,033 km (642 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chattogram; by road roughly 1,260 km (783 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Butwāl by bus?
About 18 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Butwāl?
Butwāl is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Butwāl?
The Rupee (NPR).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.