Driving from Dhaka to Butwāl
Butwāl lies 825 km (513 mi) north-west of Dhaka, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 1,007 km (626 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dhaka | Butwāl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Nepal |
| Population | 10.4 million | 195,054 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Butwāl are 15 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 12 h 35 min journey lands only 12 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Butwāl
Crossing from Bangladesh into Nepal: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (NPR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book car hire from Dhaka to Butwāl
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Butwāl
Live rooms and prices for Butwāl are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Butwāl
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Butwāl from Dhaka?
825 km (513 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 1,007 km (626 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Butwāl by car?
About 12 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Butwāl?
Butwāl is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Butwāl?
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.