Kathmandu to Ahmedabad by train
Ahmedabad lies 1,380 km (857 mi) west of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 22 h 40 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 1,684 km (1,046 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kathmandu | Ahmedabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 6.4 million |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Ahmedabad Junction railway station, Sabarmati Junction railway station |
Clocks in Ahmedabad are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 22 h 40 min journey lands only 22 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ahmedabad
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 trains from Kathmandu to Ahmedabad
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Staying in Ahmedabad
Our booking partner lists 926 places to stay in Ahmedabad. Of the 805 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (474), and 22 are five-star. Across 116 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 39,765 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ahmedabad from Kathmandu?
1,380 km (857 mi) in a straight line, west of Kathmandu; by road roughly 1,684 km (1,046 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Ahmedabad by train?
About 22 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Ahmedabad?
Ahmedabad is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Ahmedabad?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Ahmedabad?
Our booking partner lists 926 places to stay in Ahmedabad, bookable on this site.
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.