Day trip from Janakpur to Darbhanga
Darbhanga lies 64 km (40 mi) south of Janakpur, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 64 km (40 mi) apart, Darbhanga is a realistic day trip from Janakpur: about 1 h 3 min each way by road.
| Janakpur | Darbhanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 195,438 | 296,039 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Darbhanga are 15 min behind Janakpur right now, so a 1 h 3 min journey lands only 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Darbhanga
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 tours and tickets in Darbhanga
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Staying in Darbhanga
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Common questions
How far is Darbhanga from Janakpur?
64 km (40 mi) in a straight line, south of Janakpur; by road roughly 78 km (49 mi).
How long does it take to get from Janakpur to Darbhanga by road?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Janakpur and Darbhanga?
Darbhanga is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Darbhanga?
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 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.