Kathmandu to Patna by train
Patna lies 235 km (146 mi) south of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 287 km (178 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kathmandu | Patna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Patna Junction railway station, Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station, Patna Sahib railway station |
Clocks in Patna are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 3 h 52 min journey lands only 3 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Patna
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 Patna
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Staying in Patna
Our booking partner lists 376 places to stay in Patna. Of the 312 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (207), and 4 are five-star. Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 6.7 out of 10. Guests have left 5,135 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Patna from Kathmandu?
235 km (146 mi) in a straight line, south of Kathmandu; by road roughly 287 km (178 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Patna by train?
About 3 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Patna?
Patna is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Patna?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Patna?
Our booking partner lists 376 places to stay in Patna, 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.