Pokhara to Darbhanga by train
Darbhanga lies 303 km (188 mi) south-east of Pokhara, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 58 min at the speeds typical of Nepal and India rail, over roughly 369 km (230 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Pokhara | Darbhanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 600,051 | 296,039 |
| Elevation | 1,008 m (3,307 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Darbhanga railway station |
Clocks in Darbhanga are 15 min behind Pokhara right now, so a 4 h 58 min journey lands only 4 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Darbhanga
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 Darbhanga from Pokhara?
303 km (188 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Pokhara; by road roughly 369 km (230 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pokhara to Darbhanga by train?
About 4 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pokhara and Darbhanga?
Darbhanga is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Darbhanga?
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.