Kolkata to Pokhara by train
Pokhara lies 773 km (480 mi) north-west of Kolkata, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 42 min at the speeds typical of India and Nepal rail, over roughly 943 km (586 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kolkata | Pokhara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 4.6 million | 600,051 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 1,008 m (3,307 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Stations on record | Kolkata railway station, Ballygunge Junction railway station, Dum Dum Junction railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Pokhara are 15 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 12 h 42 min journey lands 12 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pokhara
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 trains from Kolkata to Pokhara
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Staying in Pokhara
Our booking partner lists 670 places to stay in Pokhara. Of the 461 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (264), and 17 are five-star. Across 158 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 34,808 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Pokhara from Kolkata?
773 km (480 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 943 km (586 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Pokhara by train?
About 12 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Pokhara?
Pokhara is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Pokhara?
The Rupee (NPR).
Where can I stay in Pokhara?
Our booking partner lists 670 places to stay in Pokhara, 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.