Day trip from Kathmandu to Janakpur
Janakpur lies 124 km (77 mi) south-east of Kathmandu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 124 km (77 mi) apart, Janakpur is a realistic day trip from Kathmandu: about 2 h 1 min each way by road.
| Kathmandu | Janakpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | Nepal |
| Population | 1.4 million | 195,438 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
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Staying in Janakpur
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Common questions
How far is Janakpur from Kathmandu?
124 km (77 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kathmandu; by road roughly 151 km (94 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Janakpur by road?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Janakpur?
No, both are on Asia/Kathmandu at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.