Kolkata to Birendranagar by bus
Birendranagar lies 952 km (592 mi) north-west of Kolkata, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 20 min including stops, over roughly 1,162 km (722 mi) of road.
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| Kolkata | Birendranagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 4.6 million | 154,886 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 697 m (2,287 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Birendranagar are 15 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 17 h 20 min journey lands 17 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Birendranagar
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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Common questions
How far is Birendranagar from Kolkata?
952 km (592 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 1,162 km (722 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Birendranagar by bus?
About 17 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Birendranagar?
Birendranagar is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Birendranagar?
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.