Driving from Dharān to Purnia
Purnia lies 117 km (73 mi) south of Dharān, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 142 km (89 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dharān | Purnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 173,096 | 282,248 |
| Elevation | 375 m (1,230 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Purnia are 15 min behind Dharān right now, so a 1 h 47 min journey lands only 1 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Purnia
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 car hire from Dharān to Purnia
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Staying in Purnia
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Common questions
How far is Purnia from Dharān?
117 km (73 mi) in a straight line, south of Dharān; by road roughly 142 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dharān to Purnia by car?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dharān and Purnia?
Purnia is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Purnia?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.