Kanpur to Biratnagar by bus
Biratnagar lies 689 km (428 mi) east of Kanpur, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 840 km (522 mi) of road.
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| Kanpur | Biratnagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 2.8 million | 244,750 |
| Elevation | 137 m (449 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Biratnagar are 15 min ahead of Kanpur right now, so a 12 h 36 min journey lands 12 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Biratnagar
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 Biratnagar
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Common questions
How far is Biratnagar from Kanpur?
689 km (428 mi) in a straight line, east of Kanpur; by road roughly 840 km (522 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kanpur to Biratnagar by bus?
About 12 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kanpur and Biratnagar?
Biratnagar is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Biratnagar?
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.