Day trip from Kathmandu to Arrah
Arrah lies 247 km (154 mi) south of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 247 km (154 mi) apart, Arrah is a realistic day trip from Kathmandu: about 4 h 1 min each way by road.
| Kathmandu | Arrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 261,430 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Arrah are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 4 h 1 min journey lands only 3 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arrah
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 Arrah
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Staying in Arrah
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Common questions
How far is Arrah from Kathmandu?
247 km (154 mi) in a straight line, south of Kathmandu; by road roughly 302 km (188 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Arrah by road?
About 4 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Arrah?
Arrah is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Arrah?
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.