Kathmandu to Kolkata by train
Kolkata lies 648 km (403 mi) south-east of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 39 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 791 km (491 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kathmandu | Kolkata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 4.6 million |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Kolkata railway station, Ballygunge Junction railway station, Dum Dum Junction railway station |
Clocks in Kolkata are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 10 h 39 min journey lands only 10 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kolkata
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 Kolkata
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Staying in Kolkata
Our booking partner lists 1,080+ places to stay in Kolkata (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 770 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (487), and 22 are five-star. Across 228 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 77,737 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kolkata from Kathmandu?
648 km (403 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kathmandu; by road roughly 791 km (491 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Kolkata by train?
About 10 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Kolkata?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Kolkata?
Our booking partner lists 1,080+ places to stay in Kolkata, 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.