Kathmandu to Jaipur by bus
Jaipur lies 946 km (588 mi) west of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 1,154 km (717 mi) of road.
| Kathmandu | Jaipur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 3 million |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 435 m (1,427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Jaipur are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 17 h 13 min journey lands only 16 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jaipur
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 Kathmandu to Jaipur
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Staying in Jaipur
Our booking partner lists 1,919+ places to stay in Jaipur (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 834 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (528), and 53 are five-star. Across 315 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 126,312 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jaipur from Kathmandu?
946 km (588 mi) in a straight line, west of Kathmandu; by road roughly 1,154 km (717 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Jaipur by bus?
About 17 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Jaipur?
Jaipur is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Jaipur?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Jaipur?
Our booking partner lists 1,919+ places to stay in Jaipur, bookable on this site.
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.