Janakpur to Hājīpur by train
Hājīpur lies 136 km (85 mi) south-west of Janakpur, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 166 km (103 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Janakpur | Hājīpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 195,438 | 147,688 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Janakpur railway station | Hajipur Junction railway station |
Clocks in Hājīpur are 15 min behind Janakpur right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands only 1 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hājīpur
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.
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Common questions
How far is Hājīpur from Janakpur?
136 km (85 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Janakpur; by road roughly 166 km (103 mi).
How long does it take to get from Janakpur to Hājīpur by train?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Janakpur and Hājīpur?
Hājīpur is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Hājīpur?
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.