Pokhara to Chāpra by train
Chāpra lies 287 km (178 mi) south of Pokhara, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 43 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 350 km (218 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Pokhara | Chāpra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 600,051 | 202,352 |
| Elevation | 1,008 m (3,307 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Chhapra Junction railway station |
Clocks in Chāpra are 15 min behind Pokhara right now, so a 4 h 43 min journey lands only 4 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chāpra
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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Common questions
How far is Chāpra from Pokhara?
287 km (178 mi) in a straight line, south of Pokhara; by road roughly 350 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pokhara to Chāpra by train?
About 4 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pokhara and Chāpra?
Chāpra is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Chāpra?
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.