Kolkata to Hetauda by bus
Hetauda lies 637 km (396 mi) north-west of Kolkata, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 40 min including stops, over roughly 777 km (483 mi) of road.
| Kolkata | Hetauda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 4.6 million | 195,951 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 467 m (1,532 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Hetauda are 15 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 11 h 40 min journey lands 11 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hetauda
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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Staying in Hetauda
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Common questions
How far is Hetauda from Kolkata?
637 km (396 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 777 km (483 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Hetauda by bus?
About 11 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Hetauda?
Hetauda is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Hetauda?
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.