Kathmandu to Begusarai by train
Begusarai lies 266 km (166 mi) south of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 325 km (202 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kathmandu | Begusarai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 252,008 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Barauni Junction railway station, Begusarai railway station |
Clocks in Begusarai are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 4 h 23 min journey lands only 4 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Begusarai
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 Begusarai from Kathmandu?
266 km (166 mi) in a straight line, south of Kathmandu; by road roughly 325 km (202 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Begusarai by train?
About 4 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Begusarai?
Begusarai is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Begusarai?
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.