Kathmandu to Karnaphuli by bus
Karnaphuli lies 891 km (554 mi) south-east of Kathmandu, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 1,087 km (675 mi) of road.
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| Kathmandu | Karnaphuli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | Bangladesh |
| Population | 1.4 million | 203,697 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Karnaphuli are 15 min ahead of Kathmandu right now, so a 16 h 14 min journey lands 16 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Karnaphuli
Crossing from Nepal into Bangladesh: money changes from the Rupee to the Taka (BDT); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Type K; the dialling code becomes +880; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Kathmandu to Karnaphuli
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Staying in Karnaphuli
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Common questions
How far is Karnaphuli from Kathmandu?
891 km (554 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kathmandu; by road roughly 1,087 km (675 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Karnaphuli by bus?
About 16 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Karnaphuli?
Karnaphuli is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Karnaphuli?
The Taka (BDT).
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.