Driving from Chennai to Janakpur
Janakpur lies 1,627 km (1,011 mi) north of Chennai, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 1,985 km (1,233 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chennai | Janakpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 4.7 million | 195,438 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Janakpur are 15 min ahead of Chennai right now, so a 24 h 49 min journey lands 25 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Janakpur
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 Janakpur
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Common questions
How far is Janakpur from Chennai?
1,627 km (1,011 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai; by road roughly 1,985 km (1,233 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Janakpur by car?
About 24 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Janakpur?
Janakpur is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Janakpur?
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.