Kathmandu to Muzaffarpur by bus
Muzaffarpur lies 176 km (109 mi) south of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 24 min including stops, over roughly 214 km (133 mi) of road.
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| Kathmandu | Muzaffarpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 354,462 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Muzaffarpur are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 3 h 24 min journey lands only 3 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Muzaffarpur
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.
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Staying in Muzaffarpur
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Common questions
How far is Muzaffarpur from Kathmandu?
176 km (109 mi) in a straight line, south of Kathmandu; by road roughly 214 km (133 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Muzaffarpur by bus?
About 3 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Muzaffarpur?
Muzaffarpur is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Muzaffarpur?
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.