Driving from Mothīhāri to Janakpur
Janakpur lies 101 km (63 mi) east of Mothīhāri, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 32 min without stops, over roughly 123 km (76 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mothīhāri | Janakpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 126,158 | 195,438 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Janakpur are 15 min ahead of Mothīhāri right now, so a 1 h 32 min journey lands 1 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Janakpur
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 Janakpur from Mothīhāri?
101 km (63 mi) in a straight line, east of Mothīhāri; by road roughly 123 km (76 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mothīhāri to Janakpur by car?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mothīhāri and Janakpur?
Janakpur is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Janakpur?
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.