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Chattogram to Janakpur by bus

Janakpur lies 771 km (479 mi) north-west of Chattogram, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 14 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 941 km (585 mi) of road.

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ChattogramJanakpur
CountryBangladeshNepal
Population3.9 million195,438
Elevation15 m (49 ft)83 m (272 ft)
Time nowUTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka)UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu)

Clocks in Janakpur are 15 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 14 h 5 min journey lands only 13 h 50 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Janakpur

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.

Where to book buses from Chattogram to Janakpur

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Staying in Janakpur

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Common questions

How far is Janakpur from Chattogram?

771 km (479 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chattogram; by road roughly 941 km (585 mi).

How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Janakpur by bus?

About 14 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Janakpur?

Janakpur is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Dhaka).

What currency do I need in Janakpur?

The Rupee (NPR).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.