Driving from Kolkata to Pātan
Pātan lies 646 km (401 mi) north-west of Kolkata, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 788 km (490 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kolkata | Pātan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 4.6 million | 299,283 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 1,334 m (4,377 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Pātan are 15 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 9 h 51 min journey lands 10 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pātan
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.
Where to book car hire from Kolkata to Pātan
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Staying in Pātan
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Common questions
How far is Pātan from Kolkata?
646 km (401 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 788 km (490 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Pātan by car?
About 9 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Pātan?
Pātan is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Pātan?
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.