Day trip from Kathmandu to Butwāl
Butwāl lies 184 km (114 mi) west of Kathmandu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 184 km (114 mi) apart, Butwāl is a realistic day trip from Kathmandu: about 3 h each way by road.
| Kathmandu | Butwāl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | Nepal |
| Population | 1.4 million | 195,054 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
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Staying in Butwāl
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Common questions
How far is Butwāl from Kathmandu?
184 km (114 mi) in a straight line, west of Kathmandu; by road roughly 224 km (139 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Butwāl by road?
About 3 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Butwāl?
No, both are on Asia/Kathmandu at the moment.
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.