Driving from Madhyapur Thimi to Bettiah
Bettiah lies 131 km (81 mi) south-west of Madhyapur Thimi, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h without stops, over roughly 160 km (99 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Madhyapur Thimi | Bettiah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 119,955 | 132,209 |
| Elevation | 1,341 m (4,400 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Bettiah are 15 min behind Madhyapur Thimi right now, so a 2 h journey lands only 1 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bettiah
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.
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Staying in Bettiah
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Common questions
How far is Bettiah from Madhyapur Thimi?
131 km (81 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Madhyapur Thimi; by road roughly 160 km (99 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madhyapur Thimi to Bettiah by car?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madhyapur Thimi and Bettiah?
Bettiah is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Bettiah?
The Rupee (INR).
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.