Kathmandu to Surat by train
Surat lies 1,455 km (904 mi) south-west of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 23 h 55 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 1,775 km (1,103 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kathmandu | Surat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 4.6 million |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Surat are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 23 h 55 min journey lands only 23 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Surat
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 Surat
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Staying in Surat
Our booking partner lists 346 places to stay in Surat. Of the 295 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (194), and 8 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 8,016 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Surat from Kathmandu?
1,455 km (904 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kathmandu; by road roughly 1,775 km (1,103 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Surat by train?
About 23 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Surat?
Surat is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Surat?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Surat?
Our booking partner lists 346 places to stay in Surat, 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.