Kathmandu to Delhi by train
Delhi lies 800 km (497 mi) west of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 976 km (606 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kathmandu | Delhi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 11 million |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Delhi Junction railway station, Sarai Rohilla railway station |
Clocks in Delhi are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 13 h 8 min journey lands only 12 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Delhi
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 Delhi
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Staying in Delhi
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Common questions
How far is Delhi from Kathmandu?
800 km (497 mi) in a straight line, west of Kathmandu; by road roughly 976 km (606 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Delhi by train?
About 13 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Delhi?
Delhi is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Delhi?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Delhi?
Our booking partner lists 4,427+ places to stay in New Delhi, 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.