Kolkata to Madhyapur Thimi by bus
Madhyapur Thimi lies 643 km (400 mi) north-west of Kolkata, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 785 km (487 mi) of road.
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| Kolkata | Madhyapur Thimi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 4.6 million | 119,955 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 1,341 m (4,400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Madhyapur Thimi are 15 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 11 h 47 min journey lands 12 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madhyapur Thimi
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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Common questions
How far is Madhyapur Thimi from Kolkata?
643 km (400 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 785 km (487 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Madhyapur Thimi by bus?
About 11 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Madhyapur Thimi?
Madhyapur Thimi is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Madhyapur Thimi?
The Rupee (NPR).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.