Kathmandu to Kushinagar by bus
Kushinagar lies 177 km (110 mi) south-west of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 217 km (135 mi) of road.
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| Kathmandu | Kushinagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 274,403 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Kushinagar are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 3 h 26 min journey lands only 3 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kushinagar
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 Kushinagar
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Staying in Kushinagar
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Common questions
How far is Kushinagar from Kathmandu?
177 km (110 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kathmandu; by road roughly 217 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Kushinagar by bus?
About 3 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Kushinagar?
Kushinagar is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Kushinagar?
The Rupee (INR).
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.