Day trip from Gorakhpur to Butwāl
Butwāl lies 103 km (64 mi) north of Gorakhpur, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 103 km (64 mi) apart, Butwāl is a realistic day trip from Gorakhpur: about 1 h 41 min each way by road.
| Gorakhpur | Butwāl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 674,246 | 195,054 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Butwāl are 15 min ahead of Gorakhpur right now, so a 1 h 41 min journey lands 1 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Butwāl
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.
Where to book tours and tickets in Butwāl
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Staying in Butwāl
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Common questions
How far is Butwāl from Gorakhpur?
103 km (64 mi) in a straight line, north of Gorakhpur; by road roughly 126 km (78 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gorakhpur to Butwāl by road?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gorakhpur and Butwāl?
Butwāl is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
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.