Kolkata to Butwāl by bus
Butwāl lies 755 km (469 mi) north-west of Kolkata, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 921 km (572 mi) of road.
| Kolkata | Butwāl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 4.6 million | 195,054 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Butwāl are 15 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 13 h 47 min journey lands 14 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Butwāl
Crossing from India into Nepal: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (NPR); the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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Staying in Butwāl
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Common questions
How far is Butwāl from Kolkata?
755 km (469 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 921 km (572 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Butwāl by bus?
About 13 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Butwāl?
Butwāl is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Butwāl?
The Rupee (NPR).
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.